superpetroliera
Syllables
su-per-pe-tro-lie-ra
Pronunciation
/ˌsuperpetroˈljɛːra/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + petrol- + -iera
The Italian word 'superpetroliera' (supertanker) is divided into six syllables: su-per-pe-tro-lie-ra. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'super-', the root 'petrol-', and the suffix '-iera'. Syllabification follows the rules of open syllable preference, consonant-vowel alternation, and the treatment of 'gli' as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
A very large oil tanker.
Supertanker
“La superpetroliera trasportava milioni di barili di petrolio.”
“Il porto non era attrezzato per accogliere una superpetroliera di quelle dimensioni.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ra').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. tro — Open syllable, unstressed.. lie — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the 'gli' cluster.. ra — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant-Vowel Alternation
Syllables are generally formed by alternating consonants and vowels.
Gli Cluster Rule
The 'gli' sequence is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
Penultimate Stress Rule
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in a vowel.
- The 'gli' cluster requires specific pronunciation.
- The word's length is typical for technical terminology.
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