pasteurizzatore
Syllables
pas-teu-riz-za-to-re
Pronunciation
/pas.te.u.rit.tsaˈto.re/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
pasteur + izzatore
The word 'pasteurizzatore' is divided into six syllables: pas-teu-riz-za-to-re. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('riz'). It's a noun formed from the root 'pasteur' and the suffix '-izzatore', denoting an agent performing pasteurization. Syllable division follows standard Italian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A machine or process used for pasteurization.
Pasteurizer
“La fabbrica utilizza un moderno pasteurizzatore.”
“Il latte è stato trattato con il pasteurizzatore.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('riz').
Syllables
pas — Open syllable, initial syllable.. teu — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. riz — Syllable with a consonant cluster 'rz', stressed syllable.. za — Open syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. to — Open syllable.. re — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are grouped with the following vowel to create a syllable with a maximal onset.
Penultimate Stress
In words ending in a vowel, the stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'rz' cluster is a relatively uncommon but acceptable feature in Italian, particularly in words of foreign origin. The double 'z' is pronounced as a single lengthened 'ts' sound.
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