rapprezentatzione
Syllables
rap-pre-zen-ta-tzi-o-ne
Pronunciation
/ˌrap.pre.zen.taˈtsjo.ne/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
rap- + present- + -azione
The word 'rappresentazione' is divided into seven syllables: rap-pre-zen-ta-tzi-o-ne. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, including vowel-consonant division and palatalization of 'zi'.
Definitions
- 1
The act of representing; a portrayal, depiction, or performance.
Representation
“La rappresentazione teatrale è stata molto apprezzata.”
“Questa è una rappresentazione accurata dei fatti.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tzi').
Syllables
rap — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. pre — Open syllable.. zen — Closed syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. tzi — Closed syllable, palatalization of 'zi'. o — Open syllable.. ne — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless phonotactically prohibited.
Palatalization
The *zi* sequence is palatalized to /tsjo/ before a vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in a vowel or *n*.
- The *rz* sequence is permissible but relatively uncommon.
- Palatalization of *zi* is a common phenomenon.
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