sovraintendenza
Syllables
so-vrain-ten-den-za
Pronunciation
/ˌsɔvrajnˈtɛndɛnt͡sa/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
sovra- + intend- + -enza
The Italian word 'sovraintendenza' is divided into five syllables: so-vrain-ten-den-za. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of open and closed syllables, and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
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Superintendence, oversight, supervision.
Superintendence
“La sovraintendenza ai beni culturali protegge il patrimonio artistico.”
“È responsabile della sovraintendenza del progetto.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ten').
Syllables
so — Open syllable, vowel-final.. vrain — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'vr' followed by vowel.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. den — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. za — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they interrupt a vowel sequence.
Final Consonant Rule
A single consonant at the end of a word typically closes the syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of the rules.
- The 'vr' cluster is a common feature of Italian and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
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