preventivazione
Syllables
pre-ven-ti-va-zio-ne
Pronunciation
/pre.ven.ti.vaˈtsjo.ne/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
pre- + ven- + -tiv-azione
The word 'preventivazione' is divided into six syllables: pre-ven-ti-va-zio-ne. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zio'). It's a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'prevention' or 'forecasting'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, with the 'zv' cluster treated as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
The act of preventing; a preventative measure; a forecast or estimate (especially of costs).
Prevention, forecasting, estimation.
“La preventivazione dei rischi è fondamentale.”
“Chiedi un preventivazione per i lavori.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zio').
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ven — Open syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. va — Open syllable.. zio — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. ne — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables generally begin with a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Vowel-Final Syllable Rule
Syllables can end in vowels.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in vowels or -n.
- The 'zv' cluster in 'zio' is a common Italian sound and doesn't require special treatment.
- The double 'v' is treated as a single consonant within the syllable.
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