semestralizzavo
Syllables
se-mes-tra-liz-za-vo
Pronunciation
/semestraliˈdzːaːvo/
Stress
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Morphemes
se- + mestral- + -vo
The word 'semestralizzavo' is a verb divided into six syllables: se-mes-tra-liz-za-vo. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes of Latin origin. The 'lz' consonant cluster is maintained within a syllable.
Definitions
- 1
To semesterize, to convert something into a semester-based system, to organize according to semesters.
To semesterize
“L'università semestralizzava i corsi.”
“Prima semestralizzavo il lavoro in modo diverso.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('liz').
Syllables
se — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mes — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tra — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. liz — Closed syllable, containing the consonant cluster 'lz'. za — Open syllable, with a geminate consonant.. vo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel is considered open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'lz' cluster is permissible in Italian. The double 'z' is pronounced as a geminate consonant.
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