sincronizzatore
Syllables
sin-cro-niz-za-to-re
Pronunciation
/sin.kron.nit.tsaˈto.re/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
sin- + cron- + -o-nizz-atore
The word 'sincronizzatore' is divided into six syllables: sin-cro-niz-za-to-re. The stress falls on the fifth syllable ('za'). It's a noun formed from a Latin prefix, Greek root, and Italian suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant cluster handling.
Definitions
- 1
A device or system that synchronizes.
Synchronizer
“Il sincronizzatore del motore è difettoso.”
“Utilizza un sincronizzatore per allineare i segnali.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('za'), which is the penultimate syllable. This is a common stress pattern in Italian nouns.
Syllables
sin — Open syllable, unstressed.. cro — Open syllable, unstressed.. niz — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a common Italian consonant cluster.. za — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains a geminate consonant.. to — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
sin-
From Latin *syn-* meaning 'together, with'. Prefix indicating a joint or combined action.
cron-
From Greek *chronos* meaning 'time'. Root denoting time.
-o-nizz-atore
'-o-' is a linking vowel. '-nizz-' from Latin *-natio* or *-nizatio*. '-atore' from Latin *-ator*. Forms a noun denoting an agent or performer of the action.
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowels, with each vowel typically forming the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Gemination
Geminate consonants (double consonants) are treated as a single unit within a syllable, influencing its weight.
- The geminate 'zz' cluster requires careful consideration due to its pronunciation as a single, longer consonant sound.
- The linking vowel '-o-' is a common feature in Italian derivations and doesn't present a syllabification challenge.
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