insubordinazione
Syllables
in-su-bor-di-na-zi-o-ne
Pronunciation
/ˌinsubordiˈnat͡sjoːne/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + subordin- + -azione
The word 'insubordinazione' is divided into eight syllables: in-su-bor-di-na-zi-o-ne. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zi'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'in-', the root 'subordin-', and the suffix '-azione'. The 'rz' cluster is treated as a single unit during syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
The act of refusing to obey orders or authority; rebellion.
Insubordination
“L'insubordinazione dei soldati portò alla rivolta.”
“Ha mostrato un'evidente insubordinazione al suo capo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zi').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. su — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. bor — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. di — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. na — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. zi — Syllable containing the 'rz' cluster, treated as a single consonant sound.. o — Open syllable, vowel.. ne — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Principle
Syllables generally end in a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically broken after the first consonant, unless they form a specific phonological unit.
- The 'rz' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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