sensazionalismo
Syllables
sen-sa-zio-na-li-smo
Pronunciation
/sen.sat.t͡sjo.na.li.zmo/
Stress
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Morphemes
sen- + saz- + -zionale-ismo
The word 'sensazionalismo' is divided into six syllables: sen-sa-zio-na-li-smo. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun formed from Latin roots with the suffix '-ismo', denoting a doctrine or practice. Syllable division follows standard Italian rules of vowel-consonant separation and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
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Sensationalism; the use of exciting or shocking stories or language at the expense of accuracy, in order to provoke public interest or excitement.
Sensationalism
“Il giornalismo sensazionalismo è spesso criticato.”
“La notizia era piena di sensazionalismo.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li').
Syllables
sen — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. zio — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains the 'nz' cluster.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. smo — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters like 'nz' are usually kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Italian words ending in a vowel are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'nz' cluster is maintained within a single syllable, a common feature in Italian.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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