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Words with Suffix “--are/-ando” in Italian
Browse Italian words ending with the suffix “--are/-ando”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--are/-ando Latin/Italian endings indicating infinitive and gerund forms of the verb.
contrappuntando
5 syllables15 letters
con·trap·pun·tan·do
/kontrapːunˈtando/
verb (gerund)
The word 'contrappuntando' is a gerund form of the verb 'contrappuntare'. It is divided into five syllables: con-trap-pun-tan-do, with stress on the fourth syllable ('tan'). The syllabification follows standard Italian rules, considering vowel-initial syllables, consonant clusters, and the gerund ending. The morphemic analysis reveals a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffix.