tesaurizzazioni
Syllables
te-sau-riz-za-zio-ni
Pronunciation
/te.saw.rit.tsa.tsjo.ni/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
tesaur + izzazioni
The word 'tesaurizzazioni' is divided into six syllables: te-sau-riz-za-zio-ni. It's a noun derived from Latin, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The geminate consonant 'zz' and the diphthong 'io' are important features of its pronunciation and syllabification.
Definitions
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Accumulations, hoardings, stockpiles
Accumulations, hoardings
“Le tesaurizzazioni di grano hanno fatto aumentare il prezzo del pane.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zio').
Syllables
te — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sau — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. riz — Closed syllable, containing a geminate consonant.. za — Open syllable, containing a geminate consonant.. zio — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. ni — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize consonant clusters at the beginning.
Vowel Sequencing
Vowel sequences are divided into separate syllables unless they form a diphthong.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants create heavier syllables and influence syllable boundaries.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The geminate 'zz' is a key feature of Italian phonology. The 'io' diphthong is a common pattern.
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