pentecostalismo
Syllables
pen-te-co-sta-li-smo
Pronunciation
/ˌpentekostaˈlizmo/
Stress
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Morphemes
pente- + cost- + -alis-mo
The word 'pentecostalismo' is divided into six syllables: pen-te-co-sta-li-smo, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'li'. It's a noun derived from Greek and Latin roots, denoting the Pentecostal religious movement. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel-initial syllables, consonant cluster maintenance, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
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A branch of Protestant Christianity that emphasizes direct personal experience of God through baptism in the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues.
Pentecostalism
“Il pentecostalismo è in crescita in Italia.”
“I pentecostali credono nel potere della preghiera.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li'), following the standard Italian stress pattern.
Syllables
pen — Open syllable, initial syllable.. te — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. co — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. sta — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st' followed by a vowel.. li — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. smo — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllables
Each vowel generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they adhere to sonority principles.
Penultimate Stress
In most cases, stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The word is a relatively recent loanword, and its integration into the Italian phonological system is ongoing.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, but the core syllabification principles remain consistent.
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