sovraesposizione
Syllables
so-vra-e-spo-si-zi-o-ne
Pronunciation
/ˌsɔv.ra.es.po.siˈtsjo.ne/
Stress
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Morphemes
sovra- + esposi- + -zione
The word 'sovraesposizione' is divided into eight syllables: so-vra-e-spo-si-zi-o-ne. It's a noun formed with the prefix 'sovra-', root 'esposi-', and suffix '-zione'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Italian rules of open syllables, consonant clusters, and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive exposure, often to light or attention.
Overexposure
“La sovraesposizione ha rovinato la foto.”
“La sovraesposizione mediatica può essere dannosa.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('o' in 'zi-o-ne').
Syllables
so — Open syllable, unstressed.. vra — Onset cluster 'vr', unstressed.. e — Single vowel syllable, unstressed.. spo — Onset cluster 'sp', unstressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. zi — Onset cluster 'zi', unstressed.. o — Single vowel syllable, stressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Consonant Cluster Onset
Certain consonant clusters (e.g., *sp*, *vr*, *zi*) are treated as a single onset.
Single Vowel Syllable
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
In many Italian nouns ending in *-zione*, the stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The prefix *sovra-* could potentially lead to ambiguity, but the established pronunciation and morphological structure clearly define the syllable boundaries.
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