ultraconservatore
Syllables
ul-tra-con-ser-va-to-re
Pronunciation
/ˌultrakonservaˈtore/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
ultra + conserv + atore
The word 'ultraconservatore' is divided into seven syllables: ul-tra-con-ser-va-to-re. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'ultra-', the root 'conserv-', and the suffix '-atore'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules based on vowel nuclei and open/closed syllable structures.
Definitions
- 1
Adhering to extremely conservative principles.
Ultraconservative
“Un politico ultraconservatore.”
“Le sue idee sono ultraconservatrici.”
- 1
A person with ultraconservative beliefs.
Ultraconservative (person)
“Gli ultraconservatori si oppongono al cambiamento.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('to' in 'to-re'). This is typical for Italian words ending in a vowel.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable.. con — Closed syllable.. ser — Closed syllable.. va — Open syllable.. to — Open syllable.. re — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
Consonant-Vowel Pattern
Syllables are generally formed around vowel nuclei, with consonants preceding or following them.
- The prefix 'ultra-' is always pronounced as a separate syllable.
- The 'rv' cluster is permissible within a syllable in Italian.
- Stress pattern is consistent regardless of whether the word is used as an adjective or noun.
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