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Words with Root “-lesco-” in Italian

Browse Italian words sharing the root “-lesco-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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-lesco- From Latin *lascare*, meaning to provoke/tease, evolving to describe pig-like characteristics.

pignolescamente
6 syllables15 letters
pi·gno·le·sca·men·te
/piɲ.ɲo.les.kaˈmen.te/
adverb

The word 'pignolescamente' is divided into six syllables: pi-gno-le-sca-men-te. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard Italian rules, considering the 'gn' digraph and the '-mente' suffix. It functions as an adverb meaning 'pig-like' or 'boorishly'.