ricapitalizzato
Syllables
ri-ca-pi-ta-li-zza-to
Pronunciation
/rika.pita.litˈtsa.to/
Stress
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Morphemes
ri- + capital- + -izzato
The word 'ricapitalizzato' is divided into seven syllables (ri-ca-pi-ta-li-zza-to) with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'ri-', the root 'capital-', and the suffix '-izzato'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel-consonant division and maximizing onsets, with the 'rz' cluster remaining intact.
Definitions
- 1
Having been recapitalized; restored to capital.
Recapitalized
“La banca è stata ricapitalizzata dal governo.”
“Un'azienda ricapitalizzata è più solida.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zza').
Syllables
ri — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. pi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. zza — Closed syllable, stressed.. to — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are divided between vowels whenever possible.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable onsets, but not always (e.g., 'rz' remains intact).
Penultimate Stress
Italian words generally stress the penultimate syllable.
- The 'rz' cluster is not broken up, a common feature in Italian.
- The suffix '-izzato' is a regular and productive morphological element.
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