preconfezionare
Syllables
pre-con-fe-zio-na-re
Pronunciation
/prekonfetsjotsjoˈnaːre/
Stress
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Morphemes
pre- + confez- + -ionare
The word 'preconfezionare' is divided into six syllables: pre-con-fe-zio-na-re. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a verb formed from the prefix 'pre-', the root 'confez-', and the infinitive suffix '-ionare'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant-vowel division and avoiding single intervocalic consonants.
Definitions
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To prefabricate, to pre-package, to pre-assemble.
To prefabricate, to pre-package
“L'azienda preconfeziona i pasti per gli ospedali.”
“Le case sono preconfezionate in fabbrica.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na').
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Closed syllable.. fe — Open syllable.. zio — Closed syllable, containing the potentially variable 'z' sound.. na — Open, stressed syllable.. re — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant
Avoid leaving a single consonant between vowels.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'z' (/ts/ or /dz/).
- The application of the rule to avoid single intervocalic consonants.
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