labialitzazione
Syllables
la-bi-a-li-tza-zi-o-ne
Pronunciation
/la.bja.lit.tsa.tsiˈo.ne/
Stress
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Morphemes
labiale + izzazione
The word 'labializzazione' is divided into eight syllables: la-bi-a-li-tza-zi-o-ne. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, avoiding single consonants between vowels and maintaining pronounceable consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The process of pronouncing a consonant with simultaneous lip rounding.
Labialization
“La labializzazione della consonante è un fenomeno comune in molte lingue.”
ant:Delabialization
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zi' in 'zi-o-ne').
Syllables
la — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. bi — Closed syllable, palatalized vowel due to 'i' following 'b'. a — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. li — Closed syllable, liquid consonant 'l' followed by vowel.. tza — Closed syllable, affricate 'tz' followed by vowel.. zi — Closed syllable, sibilant consonant 'z' followed by vowel.. o — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. ne — Open syllable, nasal consonant 'n' followed by vowel.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Vowels generally form open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they are pronounceable.
Avoid Single Consonant Rule
Italian avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels.
Stress Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in a vowel.
- The geminate 'zz' is treated as a single consonant cluster for syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel quality, but not syllable division.
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