mercantilistico
Syllables
mer-can-ti-li-sti-co
Pronunciation
/mer.kan.tiˈli.sti.ko/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
mer- + cantil- + -istico
The Italian adjective 'mercantilistico' is divided into mer-can-ti-li-sti-co, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of Latin-derived morphemes and follows standard Italian syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to mercantilism, the economic doctrine advocating government regulation of trade.
Mercantilistic
“Politiche mercantilistiche.”
“Un approccio mercantilistico al commercio.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li').
Syllables
mer — Open syllable, simple structure.. can — Open syllable, simple structure.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. li — Open syllable, stressed.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. co — Open syllable, simple structure.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they violate phonotactic constraints.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In Italian, words ending in a vowel are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel articulation but not syllable division.
- The 'ti' cluster is common and can be pronounced with a slight glide.
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