narcotrafficante
Syllables
nar-co-traf-fi-can-te
Pronunciation
/nar.ko.traf.fiˈkan.te/
Stress
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Morphemes
narco- + traf- + -ficante
The word 'narcotrafficante' is divided into six syllables: nar-co-traf-fi-can-te, with stress on 'can'. It's a compound noun derived from Greek and French roots, with a Latin suffix. Syllable division follows standard Italian vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
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A person involved in the illegal trafficking of narcotics.
Drug trafficker
“Il narcotrafficante è stato arrestato dalla polizia.”
“La lotta contro il narcotraffico è una priorità.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'can'.
Syllables
nar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. co — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. traf — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. fi — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. can — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. te — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided between vowels and consonants.
Consonant Cluster Division
Division occurs before the first consonant of the cluster or within the cluster if pronounceable.
Stress-Based Division
Stress can influence syllable perception and division.
- The word is a compound, and the syllable division reflects the morphemic boundaries.
- The interfix '-fic-' is crucial for connecting the root and suffix.
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