tergiversatrice
Syllables
ter-gi-ver-sa-tri-ce
Pronunciation
/ˌterdʒi.ver.saˈtri.t͡ʃe/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
ter- + giverse- + -atrice
The word 'tergiversatrice' is divided into six syllables: ter-gi-ver-sa-tri-ce. It's a feminine noun with Latin roots, meaning 'equivocator'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian CV structure and consonant cluster division rules.
Definitions
- 1
A person who equivocates, prevaricates, or is deliberately ambiguous.
Equivocator, prevaricator, tergiversator.
“La tergiversatrice evitò di rispondere direttamente alla domanda.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sa').
Syllables
ter — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. gi — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure, 'g' before 'i' is /dʒ/.. ver — Open syllable, vowel-consonant-vowel structure.. sa — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. tri — Open syllable, vowel-consonant-vowel structure.. ce — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure, 'c' before 'e' is /t͡ʃ/
Word Parts
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Structure
Syllables generally follow a CV pattern.
Consonant Cluster Division
When consonant clusters occur, syllables are divided before the first consonant of the cluster.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Italian nouns.
- The 'rs' cluster is a common feature of Italian and doesn't pose a significant exception.
- The stress pattern is typical for Italian nouns ending in *-atrice*.
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