perseguitatrice
Syllables
per-se-gui-ta-tri-ce
Pronunciation
/perseɡwitaˈtriːt͡ʃe/
Stress
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Morphemes
per- + segu- + -itrice
The word 'perseguitatrice' is divided into six syllables: per-se-gui-ta-tri-ce. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a feminine noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'female persecutor'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel-ending syllables and consonant cluster handling.
Definitions
- 1
Female persecutor, someone who relentlessly pursues another with harmful intent.
Female persecutor
“La perseguitatrice era determinata a rovinare la sua vita.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tri').
Syllables
per — Open syllable, vowel-ending.. se — Open syllable, vowel-ending.. gui — Closed syllable, consonant-ending.. ta — Open syllable, vowel-ending.. tri — Closed syllable, consonant-ending.. ce — Closed syllable, consonant-ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Ending Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first vowel, unless the cluster is a permissible initial consonant cluster.
Digraph Rule
Digraphs like 'gu' are treated as single sounds.
- The 'tr' cluster is a common Italian cluster and doesn't require separation.
- The pronunciation of 'c' before 'e' as /t͡ʃ/ is a standard Italian phonetic rule.
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