proporzionabili
Syllables
pro-por-zio-na-bi-li
Pronunciation
/pro.por.t͡sjo.na.ˈbi.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
pro- + porzion- + -zion-abili
The word 'proporzionabili' is an Italian adjective meaning 'proportionable'. It is divided into six syllables: pro-por-zio-na-bi-li, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('na'). It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant-vowel division and avoiding single intervocalic consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of being proportioned; adjustable to proportions.
Proportionable, adjustable, scalable.
“Le quantità sono proporzionabili alle esigenze.”
“Un sistema proporzionabili per la distribuzione delle risorse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('na'), the penultimate syllable. The stress pattern is typical for Italian adjectives.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial syllable.. por — Open syllable.. zio — Closed syllable, contains the consonant cluster 'zi'. na — Open, stressed syllable.. bi — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are generally divided between vowels, creating open syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonants
Italian avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels, influencing the division of syllables containing 'z'.
- The pronunciation of 'z' as /ts/ or /dz/ depending on the following vowel.
- The complexity of syllabifying words with the '-zion-' suffix, but adherence to the rule of avoiding single intervocalic consonants resolves it.
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