radiodiffondere
Syllables
ra-di-o-dif-fon-de-re
Pronunciation
/ˌra.djo.dif.fonˈde.re/
Stress
0001100
Morphemes
radio- + diffondere + -e
The word 'radiodiffondere' is a verb meaning 'to broadcast'. It is divided into seven syllables: ra-di-o-dif-fon-de-re, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('fon'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'radio-', the root 'diffondere', and the infinitival suffix '-e'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
To broadcast, to disseminate via radio.
To broadcast
“La stazione radiodiffonde notizie ogni ora.”
“L'azienda radiodiffonderà un nuovo spot pubblicitario.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fon').
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, initial syllable.. di — Open syllable, following a consonant.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. dif — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. fon — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel, stressed syllable.. de — Open syllable, following a consonant.. re — Open syllable, single vowel.
Word Parts
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Initial Syllable
The first syllable is formed by the initial consonant(s) and the following vowel.
Consonant-Vowel Pattern
Syllables are typically formed around a vowel, with preceding consonants belonging to that syllable.
Diphthongs & Triphthongs
Diphthongs and triphthongs are generally kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority, but in this case, the 'df' cluster remains together.
- The 'dd' cluster doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- The stress pattern is typical for verbs ending in '-ere'.
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