largheggiatrice
Syllables
lar-gheg-gia-tri-ce
Pronunciation
/lar.ɡe.d͡ʒa.ˈtri.t͡ʃe/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
largh- + egg- + -iatrice
The word 'largheggiatrice' is divided into five syllables: lar-gheg-gia-tri-ce. It's a feminine noun derived from Latin roots, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The geminate consonant 'gg' is a key feature in its syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
A hen specifically bred for laying large eggs.
Large egg layer (hen)
“L'allevatore ha acquistato nuove largheggiatrici per aumentare la produzione di uova.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('gia').
Syllables
lar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gheg — Closed syllable with geminate consonant.. gia — Closed, stressed syllable.. tri — Open syllable.. ce — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided before vowels.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants remain within the syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable in words of this length and structure.
- The geminate 'gg' requires careful consideration, as it's treated as a single unit within the syllable despite Italian's preference for syllable division before single consonants.
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