intellettualoide
Syllables
in-tel-let-tua-loi-de
Pronunciation
/ˌintel.let.twaˈlɔi̯.de/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
intel- + lett- + -uale-oide
The word 'intellettualoide' is divided into six syllables: in-tel-let-tua-loi-de. The stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tua'). It's a noun derived from Latin and Greek roots, meaning 'pseudo-intellectual'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules regarding consonant clusters, diphthongs, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
A person who affects intellectualism or poses as an intellectual; a pseudo-intellectual.
Pseudo-intellectual
“Era un intellettualoide che amava ostentare la sua cultura.”
“Non prendetelo sul serio, è solo un intellettualoide.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tua'), following the typical penultimate stress rule in Italian.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. tel — Open syllable, unstressed.. let — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tua — Open syllable, stressed.. loi — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split, with one consonant remaining with the preceding vowel.
Vowel Hiatus/Diphthong Resolution
Diphthongs are treated as a single syllable unit.
Penultimate Stress
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are generally part of the following syllable.
- The geminate 'tt' requires adherence to the rule of belonging to the following syllable.
- The diphthong 'oi' is treated as a single unit.
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