sindacalistiche
Syllables
sin-da-ca-li-sti-che
Pronunciation
/sinda.kaˈli.sti.ke/
Stress
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Morphemes
sin- + daca- + -alistiche
The word 'sindacalistiche' is an Italian adjective meaning 'trade-unionist' (feminine plural). It is divided into six syllables: sin-da-ca-li-sti-che, with stress on the final syllable ('che'). The word is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of open and closed syllables, and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of trade unions; trade-unionist (feminine plural).
Trade-unionist (feminine plural)
“Le rivendicazioni sindacalistiche sono state ignorate.”
“Le organizzazioni sindacalistiche hanno organizzato uno sciopero.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('che').
Syllables
sin — Open syllable, unstressed.. da — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. sti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. che — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Final Consonant Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
- The word's complexity stems from its multiple suffixes, but Italian morphology readily accommodates such formations.
- No significant regional variations affect syllabification.
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