superproduzione
Syllables
su-per-pro-du-zi-o-ne
Pronunciation
/ˌsuperprodt͡suˈtsjoːne/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
super- + produ- + -zione
The word 'superproduzione' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-pro-du-zi-o-ne. It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'super-', the root 'produ-', and the suffix '-zione'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing vowel nuclei and avoiding single intervocalic consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The act of producing something in excess of demand or need.
Overproduction
“La superproduzione agricola ha portato a un calo dei prezzi.”
“L'azienda ha dovuto affrontare una crisi di superproduzione.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zi' in 'produzione'). The stress pattern is typical for Italian nouns ending in -zione.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable.. pro — Open syllable.. du — Open syllable.. zi — Closed syllable, contains the voiced/unvoiced 'z' sound.. o — Open syllable.. ne — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus, forming the core of the syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken according to sonority, but in this case, there are no complex clusters.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant Rule
Italian avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels, ensuring clear syllable boundaries.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'z' (voiced /z/ or unvoiced /ts/) do not affect syllabification.
- The word is primarily a noun; syllabification would not significantly change if a related verb form existed.
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