maxicalcolatore
Syllables
ma-xi-cal-co-la-to-re
Pronunciation
/maksi.kal.ko.laˈto.re/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
maxi + calcol + atore
The word 'maxicalcolatore' is a noun meaning 'supercalculator'. It is divided into seven syllables: ma-xi-cal-co-la-to-re, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('to'). It is formed from the prefix 'maxi-', the root 'calcol-', and the suffix '-atore'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division.
Definitions
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A powerful, advanced calculator.
Supercalculator
“Il nuovo laboratorio è dotato di un maxicalcolatore.”
“I ricercatori utilizzano un maxicalcolatore per simulare il clima.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('to' in 'la-to-re').
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, initial syllable.. xi — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. cal — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. co — Open syllable.. la — Open syllable.. to — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. re — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after vowels.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are divided before vowels preceded by consonants.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable unless overridden by specific rules.
- The word is a relatively new formation, and its usage might vary slightly depending on regional dialects.
- The consonant cluster 'cl' is common in Italian and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
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