supernutrizione
Syllables
su-per-nu-tri-zio-ne
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpernutriˈtsjoːne/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + nutri- + -zione
The word 'supernutrizione' is divided into six syllables: su-per-nu-tri-zio-ne. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'super-', the root 'nutri-', and the suffix '-zione'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules prioritizing open syllables and handling consonant clusters appropriately.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive or over-nutrition; a condition resulting from consuming more nutrients than the body requires.
Overnutrition
“La supernutrizione è un problema crescente nei paesi sviluppati.”
“I bambini con supernutrizione sono a rischio di obesità.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zio-ne').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. nu — Open syllable, unstressed.. tri — Open syllable, unstressed.. zio — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Italian favors open syllables (ending in a vowel), and syllables are formed to maximize this.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant, but common clusters like 'str' remain intact.
Vowel Groups
Vowel groups are usually separated into different syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable unless otherwise indicated by an accent mark.
- The pronunciation of 'z' before 'i' can vary between /ts/ and /dz/ without affecting syllable division.
- The word consistently follows Italian syllabification rules, with no significant exceptions.
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