responsabilizzarli
Syllables
re-spon-sa-bi-liz-zar-li
Pronunciation
/ˌrɛs.pon.sa.bi.lit.tsar.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
re- + sponsa- + -bilizzarli
The word 'responsabilizzarli' is a complex Italian verb. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, with vowels initiating syllables and consonant clusters treated based on sonority. The 'rz' cluster is a key feature, and the primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word's morphemic structure reveals its Latin origins and causative function.
Definitions
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To make someone responsible, to hold someone accountable.
To make them responsible, to hold them accountable.
“Il capo vuole responsabilizzarli per l'errore.”
“È importante responsabilizzarli fin da piccoli.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('zar'), which is the penultimate syllable. The stress is relatively strong but not exceptionally prominent.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. spon — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. bi — Open syllable, unstressed.. liz — Closed syllable, unstressed.. zar — Closed syllable, stressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllables
Each vowel generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority, but 'rz' is treated as a single unit.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in many Italian words.
- The 'rz' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The clitic pronoun 'li' does not affect the core syllable division.
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