neutralizzavano
Syllables
neu-tra-liz-za-va-no
Pronunciation
/new.tra.lit.tsaˈva.no/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
neu- + -tral- + -izzare
The word 'neutralizzavano' is a verb form with six syllables divided as neu-tra-liz-za-va-no. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The 'tz' cluster is maintained within a single syllable, adhering to Italian phonological rules. It is derived from Latin roots and functions as the third-person plural imperfect indicative of 'neutralizzare'.
Definitions
- 1
To neutralize; to render something ineffective or harmless.
They were neutralizing.
“I chimici neutralizzavano le sostanze tossiche.”
“Le forze di pace neutralizzavano i conflitti.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('va').
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable.. liz — Closed syllable with consonant cluster 'tz'.. za — Closed syllable.. va — Open syllable.. no — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if pronounceable.
Initial/Final Syllable Rule
The beginning and end of a word always constitute syllables.
- The 'tz' cluster requires maintaining it within a single syllable.
- Italian generally avoids syllable-initial consonant clusters (except for 's' + consonant).
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