sottoesponevano
Syllables
sot-to-es-po-ne-va-no
Pronunciation
/ˌsottoesponˈevano/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
sotto- + espor- + -evano
The word 'sottoesponevano' is syllabified into seven syllables (sot-to-es-po-ne-va-no) following the open syllable rule and consonant cluster rule. It's a verb form derived from the Latin 'exponere' with the prefix 'sotto-' and the imperfect ending '-evano'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
To expose under, to subject to, to lay open to.
They were exposing under, they were subjecting to.
“I giornalisti sottoesponevano i segreti del governo.”
“Le aziende sottoesponevano i loro dipendenti a rischi inutili.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'va' (spo-ne-VA-no).
Syllables
sot — Open syllable, initial syllable.. to — Open syllable.. es — Open syllable.. po — Open syllable.. ne — Open syllable.. va — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. no — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel is considered open. This is the dominant rule applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally split to avoid leaving a single consonant between vowels.
- The prefix 'sotto-' is a common element in Italian and its syllabification is consistent.
- The imperfect ending '-evano' is also standard and follows predictable syllabic patterns.
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