intrallatzatori
Syllables
in-tra-lla-tza-to-ri
Pronunciation
/in.tral.lat.tsaˈto.ri/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
intra- + allazz- + -atori
“Intrallazzatori” is a complex Italian noun meaning “deceivers.” It’s syllabified as in-tral-lat-tsa-to-ri, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of the prefix *intra-*, the root *allazz-*, and the suffix *-atori*. Syllabification follows standard Italian CV rules, with special consideration for geminate consonants and the 'll' digraph.
Definitions
- 1
Deceivers, tricksters, those who engage in deceitful practices.
Deceivers, tricksters
“Gli intrallazzatori sono stati smascherati dalla polizia.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tza').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable.. lla — Open syllable, contains palatal lateral /ʎ/.. tza — Closed syllable, contains geminate consonant.. to — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
A consonant is followed by a vowel, forming a syllable.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants (double consonants) are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
Digraph Rule
Digraphs like 'll' are treated as a single phoneme and syllabified accordingly.
- The geminate consonant 'zz' is crucial for correct pronunciation and syllabification.
- The palatal lateral /ʎ/ represented by 'll' is a characteristic feature of Italian phonology.
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