retrogradazioni
Syllables
re-tro-gra-da-zi-o-ni
Pronunciation
/retroɡradatˈtsjoːni/
Stress
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Morphemes
retro- + grad- + -azioni
The word 'retrogradazioni' is divided into seven syllables: re-tro-gra-da-zi-o-ni. The stress falls on the fifth syllable ('zi'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'retro-', the root 'grad-', and the suffix '-azioni'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel-consonant division and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
Steps backward; regressions; reversals.
Retrogradations, regressions, steps backward
“Le retrogradazioni economiche hanno colpito il settore.”
“Ha subito delle retrogradazioni nella sua carriera.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('zi'). Italian typically stresses the penultimate syllable in words ending in vowels.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tro — Open syllable.. gra — Open syllable.. da — Open syllable.. zi — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. o — Open syllable.. ni — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially when followed by a vowel.
Penultimate Stress
In words ending in a vowel, the stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables.
- The 'grad' cluster is a common occurrence in Italian and doesn't pose a significant challenge to syllabification.
- The '-azioni' suffix is a standard nominalizing suffix and follows predictable syllabic patterns.
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