superabbondanza
Syllables
su-per-ab-bon-dan-za
Pronunciation
/su.per.ab.bonˈdan.tsa/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + abbonda- + -anza
The word 'superabbondanza' is divided into six syllables: su-per-ab-bon-dan-za. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dan'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'super-', the root 'abbonda-', and the suffix '-anza'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, including vowel-consonant division and retention of geminate consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive quantity or degree; a great abundance.
Superabundance, plenty.
“La superabbondanza di cibo durante le feste è tipica.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dan'). The stress pattern follows the general Italian rule of stressing the second-to-last syllable.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. ab — Open syllable, unstressed.. bon — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains geminate consonant 'bb' in the following syllable.. dan — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains geminate consonant 'bb' from the previous syllable.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided between vowels and consonants.
Geminate Consonant Retention
Geminates consonants remain within the same syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable unless the final syllable is closed.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The geminate consonant 'bb' is a standard feature of Italian phonology and is handled predictably.
- The 'super-' prefix does not present any unusual syllabification challenges.
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