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metallizzazione

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

7 syllables
15 characters
Italian
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7syllables

metallitzazióne

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

me-tal-li-tza-zi-ó-ne

Pronunciation

/metal.lit.tsaˈtsjo.ne/

Stress

000111

Morphemes

meta- + metall- + -izzazione

The word 'metallizzazione' is divided into seven syllables: me-tal-li-tza-zi-ó-ne. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun formed from the root 'metall-' with the suffix '-izzazione', denoting the process of metal coating. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules regarding consonant clusters, geminate consonants, and penultimate stress.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The process or result of coating a material with metal; metal coating.

    Metal coating, metallization

    “La metallizzazione delle superfici protegge dalla corrosione.”

    “Il processo di metallizzazione è stato eseguito con precisione.”

    syn:rivestimento metallico
    ant:demetallizzazione

Stress pattern

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'zi' (tza-zi-ó-ne). The stress pattern is typical for Italian nouns ending in -zione.

Syllables

7
me/me/
tal/tal/
li/li/
tza/tsa/
zi/tsjo/
ó/o/
ne/ne/

me — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tal — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'tl'. li — Open syllable.. tza — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'zz'. zi — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ó — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. ne — Open syllable, final syllable.

Word Parts

pre

meta-

From Greek μετά (meta-), meaning 'beyond,' 'after,' or 'change'. Doesn't have a strong semantic contribution in this context.

root

metall-

From Latin *metallum*, meaning 'mine,' 'metal'.

suf

-izzazione

Deverbal suffix from Italian *-izzare*, ultimately from Latin *-izationem*, denoting a process or result.

Similar Words

spe­cia­liz­za­zi­ó­neor­ga­ni­zza­zi­ó­neci­vi­liz­za­zi­ó­ne

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on sonority.

Vowel Hiatus/Diphthongs

Italian generally avoids hiatus and favors diphthongs or syllable breaks.

Penultimate Stress

Words ending in a vowel, *n*, or *s* are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.

Geminate Consonants

Geminate consonants contribute to syllable weight and are maintained within the syllable.

  • The 'tl' cluster is not typical but doesn't violate syllabification rules.
  • The geminate 'zz' is crucial for pronunciation and syllable weight.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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