sovrappopolazione
Syllables
so-vra-ppo-po-la-zio-ne
Pronunciation
/ˌsovrapˌpopolaˈtsjoːne/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
sovra- + popola- + -zione
The word 'sovrappopolazione' is divided into seven syllables: so-vra-ppo-po-la-zio-ne. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'sovra-', the root 'popola-', and the suffix '-zione'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant separation and avoiding single consonants between vowels.
Definitions
- 1
The state of having a population so dense that it causes problems.
Overpopulation
“La sovrappopolazione è un problema serio.”
“Le conseguenze della sovrappopolazione sono evidenti.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zio').
Syllables
so — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vra — Open syllable, contains the prefix.. ppo — Closed syllable, double consonant.. po — Open syllable, part of the root.. la — Open syllable, part of the root.. zio — Closed syllable, contains the suffix beginning.. ne — Open syllable, suffix ending.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority, avoiding single consonants between vowels.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are separated into distinct syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The double 'p' influences the syllable division, preventing a single consonant between vowels.
- Italian avoids leaving single consonants between vowels.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Italian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.