sensazionalisticio
Syllables
sen-sa-zio-na-li-sti-ci-o
Pronunciation
/sen.sat.t͡sjo.na.liˈsti.t͡ʃʃo/
Stress
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Morphemes
sen- + sazional- + -istico-io
The word 'sensazionalisticio' is an Italian adjective with eight syllables, stressed on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Latin roots and suffixes, with a complex morphemic structure. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, with a notable exception in the 'sti' cluster.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by sensationalism; excessively dramatic or exaggerated in order to attract attention.
Sensationalistic
“Un articolo sensazionalisticio.”
“La stampa sensazionalisticia.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ci').
Syllables
sen — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. zio — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. sti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ci — Open syllable, stressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel typically begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Exception
The 'sti' cluster remains together due to historical development.
Penultimate Stress
Adjectives ending in '-ico' generally have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- Potential regional variations in pronunciation.
- The word's complexity may lead to slight individual variations in syllabification.
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