pastorizzatrici
Syllables
pas-to-riz-za-tri-ci
Pronunciation
/pastorit͡sːaˈtriːt͡ʃi/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
pastor + izzatrici
The word 'pastorizzatrici' is a feminine plural noun derived from the verb 'pastorizzare' (to pasteurize). It is divided into six syllables: pas-to-riz-za-tri-ci, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The morphemic structure includes the root 'pastor' and the suffixes '-izza', '-tri', and '-ci'. The geminate 'zz' is a notable phonological feature.
Definitions
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Machines or individuals that perform pasteurization.
Pasteurizers (feminine)
“Le pastorizzatrici industriali sono essenziali per la sicurezza alimentare.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tri' (pas-to-riz-za-*tri*-ci).
Syllables
pas — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. to — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. riz — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant. Geminate consonant 'zz' present.. za — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. tri — Open syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. ci — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.
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Vowel Hiatus
Syllables are divided between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Gemination
Geminate consonants affect syllable weight but do not necessarily dictate syllable division.
- The geminate 'zz' in 'rizza' is a key feature of Italian phonology, affecting syllable weight and pronunciation.
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