proporzionovele
Syllables
pro-por-zio-no-ve-le
Pronunciation
/pro.por.t͡sjo.ˈno.ve.le/
Stress
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Morphemes
pro- + porzio- + -zionevole
The word 'proporzionevole' is divided into six syllables: pro-por-zio-no-ve-le. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('no'). It's morphologically complex, derived from Latin roots and suffixes, and functions as an adjective meaning 'proportionate'.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of being proportionate; having a proper relation in size or quantity.
Proportionate
“Un aumento salariale proporzionevole all'inflazione.”
“Una risposta proporzionevole alla provocazione.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('no').
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. por — Open syllable, unstressed.. zio — Closed syllable, unstressed.. no — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ve — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters between vowels are generally grouped into the syllable following the vowel.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In many Italian words, the primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The consonant cluster 'zio' requires careful application of the rules.
- The stress pattern is typical for adjectives ending in '-evole'.
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