materialistiche
Syllables
ma-te-ri-a-li-sti-che
Pronunciation
/mate.rjaˈli.sti.ke/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
ma- + terial- + -istiche
“Materialistiche” is a seven-syllable Italian adjective meaning “materialistic.” It’s derived from Latin roots and features the adjectival suffix “-istiche.” The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing open syllables and allowing consonant clusters within syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characterized by materialism; focused on material possessions and physical comfort.
Materialistic
“Una società materialistiche.”
“Le sue ambizioni erano materialistiche.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ti').
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, initial syllable.. te — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. sti — Closed syllable.. che — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Initial Syllable Rule
The first vowel in a word always begins a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they violate phonotactic constraints.
Final Syllable Rule
The final vowel in a word forms a syllable.
- The 'st' consonant cluster is common and doesn't require syllable separation.
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