pregiudiziaccio
Syllables
pre-giu-di-zi-a-c-cio
Pronunciation
/preʤuˈdit͡ʃːat͡ʃo/
Stress
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Morphemes
pre- + giudizio + -accio
The word 'pregiudiziaccio' is divided into seven syllables: pre-giu-di-zi-a-c-cio. It's a noun with a Latin-derived prefix and root, and a pejorative Italian suffix. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'zi'. The geminate consonant 'c' and the palatalization of 'gi' are key phonological features.
Definitions
- 1
A strong, deeply-rooted prejudice; a very biased opinion.
Strong prejudice, bias, ill-will.
“Il suo pregiudiziaccio verso gli stranieri era evidente.”
“Ha un pregiudiziaccio contro i politici.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'zi'.
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, initial syllable.. giu — Open syllable, palatalized consonant.. di — Open syllable.. zi — Closed, stressed syllable.. a — Open syllable.. c — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. cio — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
When a consonant is followed by a vowel, they typically form a syllable.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are considered part of the following syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The geminate 'c' in 'c-cio' is crucial for pronunciation and meaning.
- The palatalization of 'gi' to /ʤ/ is essential.
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