marginalizzassi
Syllables
mar-gi-na-liz-za-ssi
Pronunciation
/mar.d͡ʒi.na.lit͡s.sa.ssi/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
mar- + ginal- + -izzare
The word 'marginalizzassi' is a complex Italian verb form. It is divided into six syllables: mar-gi-na-liz-za-ssi, with stress on the fourth syllable ('liz'). The syllabification follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant division and geminate consonant retention. It is morphologically composed of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
To marginalize (in the past subjunctive mood).
To marginalize
“Se fossi al potere, non marginalizzassi le minoranze.”
“Temevo che il governo marginalizzasse le regioni del sud.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('liz'), the penultimate syllable according to Italian stress rules.
Syllables
mar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gi — Open syllable, contains a palatalized consonant.. na — Open syllable, typical vowel-consonant structure.. liz — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant and a palatalized consonant.. za — Open syllable, contains an affricate consonant.. ssi — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants.
Geminate Consonant Retention
Geminate consonants are kept within the same syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in a vowel.
- The geminate 'zz' is a key feature influencing syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation are minimal and do not affect syllabification.
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