prestidigitator
Syllables
pre-sti-di-gi-ta-tor
Pronunciation
/pres.ti.di.d͡ʒi.taˈtor/
Stress
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Morphemes
pre- + stigi- + -ator
The word 'prestidigitator' is divided into six syllables: pre-sti-di-gi-ta-tor. It's a noun of Latin origin, meaning 'magician', with primary stress on the final syllable. Syllable division follows Romanian vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with phonetic considerations like palatalization of 'g'.
Definitions
- 1
A person skilled in performing tricks and illusions, especially as a form of entertainment.
Magician, conjurer, illusionist.
“Prestidigitatorul a uimit publicul cu trucurile sale.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'tor'.
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st'. di — Open syllable.. gi — Open syllable, 'g' palatalized to [d͡ʒ].. ta — Open syllable.. tor — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate or final syllable, in this case, the final syllable.
- Palatalization of 'g' before 'i'.
- Potential voicing of 't' between vowels.
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