sovrautilizzate
Syllables
so-vra-u-ti-liz-za-te
Pronunciation
/ˌsɔːvrautilizˈzaːte/
Stress
0100110
Morphemes
sovra- + util- + -izzate
The word 'sovrautilizzate' is divided into seven syllables: so-vra-u-ti-liz-za-te. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a past participle derived from Latin roots, meaning 'overutilized'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of open syllables and consonant cluster division.
Definitions
- 1
Overutilized, excessively used.
Overutilized
“Le risorse sono state sovrautilizzate.”
“Le macchine sovrautilizzate si rompono più facilmente.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('liz').
Syllables
so — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vra — Open syllable.. u — Open syllable, single vowel.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. liz — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. za — Open syllable.. te — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable syllables, maximizing onsets.
Single Vowel Rule
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- The 'z' cluster is a common feature in Italian and doesn't present a significant challenge to syllabification.
- The prefix 'sovra-' is treated as a single unit due to its common occurrence.
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