quindecemvirato
Syllables
quin-de-cem-vi-ra-to
Pronunciation
/ˌkwin.de.tʃem.viˈra.to/
Stress
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Morphemes
quin + decemvir + ato
The word 'quindecemvirato' is a noun of Latin origin, divided into six syllables (quin-de-cem-vi-ra-to) with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Italian rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The 'c' before 'e' is pronounced as /tʃ/.
Definitions
- 1
A committee or council of fifteen men, particularly in ancient Rome.
Committee of fifteen
“Il quindecemvirato era responsabile della stesura delle leggi.”
“I membri del quindecemvirato si riunirono per discutere la questione.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ra' in 'vi-ra-to').
Syllables
quin — Open syllable, initial syllable.. de — Open syllable.. cem — Closed syllable, 'c' pronounced as /tʃ/ before 'e'.. vi — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. to — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors syllables ending in vowels (open syllables).
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
C before E/I
The letter 'c' before 'e' or 'i' is pronounced as /tʃ/.
- The pronunciation of 'c' before 'e' is a standard phonetic rule and doesn't affect syllabification.
- The word's length and Latin origin contribute to its complex structure.
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