sintonizzazione
Syllables
sin-to-ni-zza-zio-ne
Pronunciation
/sinto.nit.sat.tsjoˈne/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
sin- + ton- + -izzazione
The word 'sintonizzazione' is divided into six syllables: sin-to-ni-zza-zio-ne. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zio'). It's a noun formed from a Latin root with a prefix and a nominalizing suffix. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, treating consonant clusters and diphthongs as single units.
Definitions
- 1
The act of tuning, synchronization, or harmonization.
Tuning, synchronization
“La sintonizzazione della radio è difficile.”
“C'è una perfetta sintonizzazione tra i membri del team.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zio').
Syllables
sin — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. to — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ni — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. zza — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'zz' treated as a single onset.. zio — Closed syllable, diphthong 'io' forms a single syllable.. ne — 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 kept together within a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (like 'io') form a single syllable.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants (like 'zz') are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The 'zz' cluster is treated as a single onset, despite being a geminate consonant.
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