perfezionistici
Syllables
per-fe-zio-ni-sti-ci
Pronunciation
/ˌpɛr.fet.tsjoˈni.sti.tʃi/
Stress
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Morphemes
per- + fezion- + -istici
The word 'perfezionistici' is divided into six syllables: per-fe-zio-ni-sti-ci. It's built from the prefix 'per-', the root 'fezion-', and the suffix '-istici'. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ni'). Syllabification follows standard Italian rules prioritizing open syllables and treating common consonant clusters as units.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by a relentless pursuit of flawlessness; excessively concerned with details.
Perfectionistic
“I suoi standard erano estremamente perfezionistici.”
“Un approccio perfezionistico può portare allo stress.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ni').
Syllables
per — Open syllable, unstressed.. fe — Open syllable, unstressed.. zio — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ni — Closed syllable, stressed.. sti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ci — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are preferred.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Common consonant clusters (e.g., 'st', 'zi') are treated as single units.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a closed syllable.
- The 'stj' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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