opportunistiche
Syllables
op-por-tu-ni-sti-che
Pronunciation
/op.por.tuˈni.sti.ke/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
op- + port- + -che
The word 'opportunistiche' is syllabified as op-por-tu-ni-sti-che, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'ni'. It's morphologically complex, derived from Latin roots and Italian suffixes. Syllable division follows standard Italian rules of open syllable formation, maximizing onsets, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by taking advantage of opportunities without regard for principle or consequences.
Opportunistic (feminine plural)
“Le sue decisioni erano opportunistiche.”
“Sono persone opportunistiche.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ni').
Syllables
op — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. por — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel. Contains a consonant cluster.. tu — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ni — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel. Contains a consonant cluster.. che — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Formation
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open.
Maximizing Onsets
Italian tends to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable unless exceptions apply.
- The 'port' cluster is a common occurrence in Italian.
- The feminine plural ending '-che' is a standard morphological marker.
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