multifunzionale
Syllables
mul-ti-fun-zio-na-le
Pronunciation
/ˌmulti.fun.t͡sjoˈna.le/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
multi- + funz- + -ionale
The Italian word 'multifunzionale' is divided into six syllables: mul-ti-fun-zio-na-le. It's an adjective derived from Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel hiatus and consonant cluster maintenance. Regional variations exist in the pronunciation of the 'z' sound.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of performing many functions or tasks.
Multifunctional
“Un coltello multifunzionale.”
“Questo software è multifunzionale.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na' in 'fun-zio-na-le').
Syllables
mul — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ti — Open syllable.. fun — Open syllable.. zio — Closed syllable, containing a palatalized consonant.. na — Open syllable.. le — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Hiatus
Vowels separated by a consonant form separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Syllable Opening
Syllables typically begin with a consonant or vowel.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'z' ([ts] or [dz]).
- The word can theoretically function as a noun, but the stress pattern would likely remain unchanged.
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