infialettratrice
Syllables
in-fi-a-let-tra-tri-ce
Pronunciation
/infjaletˈtratritʃe/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + fiale- + -ttrice
The word 'infialettatrice' is a feminine noun meaning 'belittler'. It is divided into seven syllables: in-fi-a-let-tra-tri-ce, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It comprises the prefix 'in-', the root 'fiale-', and the suffix '-ttrice'. Syllabification follows standard Italian vowel and consonant cluster rules, with the geminate 'tt' treated as a single lengthened consonant.
Definitions
- 1
A person who diminishes, belittles, or makes something smaller.
Diminisher, belittler, one who makes something less.
“Era una vera infialettatrice, sempre pronta a sminuire i successi degli altri.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tri'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fi — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable.. let — Closed syllable.. tra — Open syllable.. tri — Open syllable, stressed.. ce — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'tt' pronounced as a single lengthened 't'.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily broken by a vowel.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Italian words.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are treated as a single, longer consonant sound within the syllable.
- The geminate 'tt' in 'lettrice' is pronounced as a single, lengthened consonant, influencing the phonetic realization but not the orthographic syllabification.
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