retrogradazióne
Syllables
re-tro-gra-da-zió-ne
Pronunciation
/retroɡradatˈtsjoːne/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
retro- + grad- + -azione
The word 'retrogradazione' is divided into six syllables: re-tro-gra-da-zió-ne. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zió'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'retro-', the root 'grad-', and the suffix '-azione'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel-consonant division and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
A process of going backward, a lowering of rank or status, or a regression.
Retrogradation, downgrading, regression.
“La retrogradazione del dipendente è stata una decisione difficile.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zió').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tro — Open syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. gra — Open syllable, part of the root.. da — Open syllable, linking syllable.. zió — Stressed syllable, contains a diphthong and the 'z' sound.. ne — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless unpronounceable.
Penultimate Stress
Italian words ending in a vowel generally have stress on the penultimate syllable.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant
A single consonant between vowels is usually attached to the following vowel.
- The 'z' sound can be voiced or voiceless depending on its position; here it's voiceless /ts/.
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