neutralizzandoli
Syllables
neu-tra-liz-zan-do-li
Pronunciation
/new.tra.lit.tsanˈdo.li/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
neu + tralizz + andoli
The word 'neutralizzandoli' is a gerund form of the verb 'neutralizzare'. It is divided into six syllables: neu-tra-liz-zan-do-li, with stress on the fourth syllable ('zan'). The morphemic breakdown reveals a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel-consonant division and handling of consonant clusters and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The act of neutralizing them (masculine plural).
Neutralizing them
“Stava neutralizzandoli con un antidoto.”
“Neutralizzandoli, ha evitato un disastro.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('zan'), which is the penultimate syllable. This is typical for Italian words ending in -i.
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable.. liz — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. zan — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. do — Open syllable, part of the gerund suffix.. li — Open syllable, pronoun suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable.
Gerund Suffix Division
The gerund suffix '-and-' creates a distinct syllable.
Pronoun Suffix Division
Pronoun suffixes like '-li' typically form their own syllable.
- The 'lz' cluster is a common Italian sequence and doesn't require special treatment.
- The gerund form and attached pronoun are standard morphological constructions.
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