quindecenvirato
Syllables
quin-de-cen-vi-ra-to
Pronunciation
/ˌkwin.de.t͡ʃen.viˈra.to/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
quin- + decem- + -ato
The word 'quindecenvirato' is a masculine noun of Latin origin. It is divided into six syllables: quin-de-cen-vi-ra-to, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows rules of maximizing onsets, breaking vowel sequences, and maintaining pronounceable consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A college of fifteen men; a magistracy composed of fifteen members, particularly in ancient Rome.
College of fifteen men
“I quindecenviri stipellarii erano responsabili della manutenzione dei templi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ra').
Syllables
quin — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. de — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. cen — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. vi — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ra — Open, stressed syllable.. to — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Maximizing Onsets
Syllables prefer to begin with consonants whenever possible.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are generally broken into separate syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if pronounceable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in a vowel.
- Latin origin and infrequent usage may lead to slight pronunciation variations.
- The 'vir' sequence is a Latin root embedded in Italian.
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