Hyphenation ofsuperconduttivo

Linguistic Analysis of "superconduttivo" (Italian)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "superconduttivo" is an adjective in Italian, meaning "superconducting." Its pronunciation follows standard Italian phonological rules, with attention to vowel quality and consonant articulation.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Italian syllabification rules, the word divides as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: super- (Latin, meaning "above," "over") - Functions as an intensifier.
• Root: condutt- (Latin conductus, past participle of conducere meaning "to lead together") - Relates to the concept of conduction.
• Suffix: -ivo (Latin -ivus) - Adjectival suffix, forming an adjective.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: su-per-con-dut-ti-vo.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˌsuːperkonduˈttiːvo/

6. Edge Case Review:

Italian syllabification generally avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels. This rule is followed here. The 'tt' cluster is maintained within a syllable.

7. Grammatical Role:

As an adjective, the word's stress pattern remains consistent. If it were to be used as a base for a noun (though uncommon), the stress would likely remain on the penultimate syllable.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Relating to or exhibiting superconductivity.
• Translation: Superconducting
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: (Italian) a magnetizzazione zero, senza resistenza
• Antonyms: (Italian) conduttivo, resistivo
• Examples:
  • "I materiali superconduttivi hanno applicazioni in molti campi." (Superconducting materials have applications in many fields.)
  • "La ricerca sui superconduttivi è in corso." (Research on superconductors is ongoing.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• attivo: /atˈtiːvo/ - Syllable division: at-ti-vo. Similar structure with a final -ivo suffix. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• produttivo: /proddutˈtiːvo/ - Syllable division: pro-dut-ti-vo. Similar structure with a final -ivo suffix and a doubled consonant. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• conduttore: /konduˈttoːre/ - Syllable division: con-dut-to-re. Shares the condutt- root. Stress on the penultimate syllable.

The consistent stress pattern on the penultimate syllable in these words highlights a common feature of Italian adjective formation and word stress.

10. Syllable Analysis & Rules:

Here's a detailed breakdown of each syllable, including the rules applied:

• su- /su/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. No exceptions.
• per- /per/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. No exceptions.
• con- /kon/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. No exceptions.
• dut- /dut/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they create an overly complex structure. No exceptions.
• ti- /ti/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. No exceptions.
• vo /vo/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. No exceptions.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'tt' cluster in "dut-ti-" is a common occurrence in Italian and doesn't trigger syllable separation. The word follows standard Italian phonotactic constraints.