tranquillizzera
Syllables
tra-nquil-liz-ze-ra
Pronunciation
/tran.kwil.lit.ˈt͡se.ra/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
tran- + quil- + liz-
The word 'tranquillizzera' is divided into five syllables: tra-nquil-liz-ze-ra. Stress falls on the third syllable ('liz'). The word is morphologically complex, with a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffixes. Syllable division follows standard Italian rules based on sonority and permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Will tranquillize, will calm down.
Will tranquillize, will calm down.
“Lei tranquillizzerà il bambino.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('liz'). Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
tra — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. nquil — Open syllable, palatalized /ŋ/ sound.. liz — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. ze — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. ra — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed around a sonority peak (vowel).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken according to the sonority hierarchy, but permissible initial clusters remain intact.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable is always separated.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants do not affect syllable division, but contribute to syllable weight.
- Geminate consonants ('zz') influence rhythm but not syllable division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect palatalization, but not syllable division.
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