sovrannazionale
Syllables
so-vra-nna-zio-na-le
Pronunciation
/ˌsɔvranːaˈtsjɔːnale/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
sovra- + nazionale
The word 'sovrannazionale' is divided into six syllables: so-vra-nna-zio-na-le. It's formed from the prefix 'sovra-' and the root 'nazionale'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na'). Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel-consonant division and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving multiple nations; exceeding national boundaries.
Supranational
“Un'organizzazione sovrannazionale.”
“Politiche sovrannazionali.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na'). This is typical for Italian adjectives.
Syllables
so — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vra — Open syllable, contains a voiced fricative.. nna — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. zio — Closed syllable, contains a palatal affricate.. na — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. le — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority, with less sonorous consonants attaching to the following vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable unless an accent mark indicates otherwise.
- The geminate 'nn' does not affect syllable division but influences phonetic duration.
- Regional variations in vowel length might occur, but do not alter the syllable structure.
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