intercettatrice
Syllables
in-ter-cet-ta-tri-ce
Pronunciation
/ˌintertʃetːaˈtriːtʃe/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
inter- + cett- + -atrice
The word 'intercettatrice' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-cet-ta-tri-ce. It's composed of the Latin prefix 'inter-', the root 'cett-' (from *capere*), and the Italian feminine agentive suffix '-atrice'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Geminate consonants play a key role in syllable weight and pronunciation.
Definitions
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A female person or device that intercepts communications, signals, or objects.
Interceptor (female)
“L'intercettatrice ha scoperto un complotto.”
“La polizia ha utilizzato un'intercettatrice telefonica.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tri').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Open syllable.. cet — Closed syllable with geminate consonant.. ta — Open syllable.. tri — Open syllable.. ce — Closed syllable with geminate consonant.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if pronounceable.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are grouped based on their sonority.
- The geminate consonants ('tt') are crucial for pronunciation and syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel quality or geminate consonant lengthening may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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