segregazionismo
Syllables
se-gre-ga-zio-ni-smo
Pronunciation
/seɡreɡat͡sjoˈni.zmo/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
se- + greg- + -ismo
The word 'segregazionismo' is a complex noun derived from Latin roots. It is syllabified as se-gre-ga-zio-ni-smo, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, maintaining consonant clusters and applying vowel-based division.
Definitions
- 1
The principle or practice of separating people based on race, religion, or other characteristics.
Segregationism
“Il segregazionismo è una pratica inaccettabile.”
“Lottare contro il segregazionismo è fondamentale per una società giusta.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zio').
Syllables
se — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gre — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'gr' intact.. ga — Open syllable.. zio — Closed syllable, 'z' pronounced as /t͡s/ before 'i'.. ni — Closed syllable.. smo — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sm' intact.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Initial Syllable Rule
The initial consonant(s) of a word form the first syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In words ending in a vowel, the stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'z' before 'i' as /t͡s/ is a standard Italian phonological rule.
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