specializzazioni
Syllables
spe-cia-liz-za-zio-ni
Pronunciation
/spe.tʃa.lit.tsa.tsjo.ni/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
spe + cial + azioni
The word 'specializzazioni' is divided into six syllables: spe-cia-liz-za-zio-ni. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The geminate consonant 'zz' and the '-zione' suffix are key features influencing its syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
Specializations; the act or process of becoming specialized, or the results of that process.
Specializations
“Le sue specializzazioni includono la chirurgia e la cardiologia.”
“Ha conseguito diverse specializzazioni nel campo dell'informatica.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zio').
Syllables
spe — Open syllable, initial syllable.. cia — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. liz — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. za — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a vowel. Geminate consonant influences syllable weight.. zio — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ni — Closed syllable, final syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable, followed by any consonants until the next vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority hierarchy, but Italian allows for certain clusters within a syllable.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within a syllable, influencing syllable weight.
- The geminate *zz* is a key feature of Italian phonology.
- The '-zione' suffix follows a predictable syllabification pattern.
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