radiodiffusioni
Syllables
ra-di-o-dif-fu-si-o-ni
Pronunciation
/ˌra.djo.dif.fuˈsjo.ni/
Stress
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Morphemes
radio- + diffus- + -ioni
The word 'radiodiffusioni' is divided into eight syllables: ra-di-o-dif-fu-si-o-ni. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex noun formed from Latin roots with the suffix '-ioni' indicating plurality. Syllable division follows standard Italian rules, with a minor exception for the 'diff' cluster due to its morphological significance.
Definitions
- 1
Radio broadcasts; the act or process of disseminating information via radio.
Radio broadcasts
“Le radiodiffusioni sono state interrotte a causa della tempesta.”
“Ha lavorato per anni nel settore delle radiodiffusioni.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('si' in 'radiodiffusioni'). This is typical for Italian nouns ending in -i, -e.
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, initial syllable.. di — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. dif — Closed syllable, consonant cluster maintained for morphological reasons.. fu — Open syllable.. si — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. ni — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are formed around vowels, with following consonants belonging to the same syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally broken up, except when they form a recognizable morphological unit.
Penultimate Stress
Nouns ending in -i, -e generally have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'diff' cluster is a minor exception to the consonant cluster rule, maintained due to morphological integrity.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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