specializzazione
Syllables
spe-cia-li-zza-zio-ne
Pronunciation
/spe.t͡ʃa.lit͡s.a.ˈt͡sjo.ne/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
spe + cial + izzazione
The word 'specializzazione' is divided into six syllables: spe-cia-li-zza-zio-ne. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zio'). It's a noun derived from Latin, with a prefix, root, and a nominalizing suffix. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules regarding CV structure, consonant clusters, and geminate consonants.
Definitions
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Specialization, the process of becoming an expert in a particular field.
Specialization
“Ha conseguito una specializzazione in cardiologia.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zio').
Syllables
spe — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. cia — Closed syllable, palatalized consonant cluster 'ci' followed by a vowel.. li — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. zza — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'zz' followed by a vowel.. zio — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'zi' followed by a vowel, stressed syllable.. ne — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Any sequence of consonant followed by a vowel forms a syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Italian allows certain consonant clusters within a syllable.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within a syllable, affecting syllable weight.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The geminate 'zz' requires careful consideration. Palatalization of 'c' before 'i' is a phonetic rule, not affecting syllabification.
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