tangentocratici
Syllables
tan-gen-to-cra-ti-ci
Pronunciation
/tan.d͡ʒen.to.kɾaˈti.t͡ʃi/
Stress
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Morphemes
tan- + gent- + -ocratici
The word 'tangentocratici' is divided into six syllables: tan-gen-to-cra-ti-ci. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, derived from Latin and Greek roots, and functions as a masculine plural adjective meaning 'aristocratic'.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of a system of governance based on lineage or noble birth; aristocratic.
Aristocratic, genealogical
“Le famiglie tangentocratici controllavano la politica locale.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ti').
Syllables
tan — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed (weakly).. gen — Closed syllable, contains the 'gn' cluster.. to — Open syllable.. cra — Open syllable.. ti — Closed syllable, stressed (primary).. ci — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
tan-
From Latin *tangens*, present participle of *tangere* 'to touch'. Forms a derivative adjective.
gent-
From Latin *gens*, genitive *gentis* 'clan, family, people'. Core meaning relating to origin or type.
-ocratici
From Greek *kratos* 'power, rule' + *-ico* (Italian adjectival suffix) + *-i* (Italian masculine plural ending). Forms an adjectival suffix denoting a system of governance or characteristic.
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Final Consonants
Single final consonants typically belong to the preceding syllable.
- The 'gn' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The 'nt' cluster is treated as a single unit.
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