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Words with Suffix “--esca” in Italian
Browse Italian words ending with the suffix “--esca”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--esca Adjectival suffix indicating capability; Latin origin.
azzeccagarbugliesca
8 syllables19 letters
az·ze·cca·gar·bu·gli·es·ca
/az.t͡se.kka.ɡar.ˈbuʎ.ʎes.ka/
adjective
The Italian word 'azzeccagarbugliesca' is a complex adjective meaning 'resourceful'. It is divided into eight syllables: az-ze-cca-gar-bu-gli-es-ca, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'gli'. The word is formed from a prefix, two roots, and a suffix, reflecting its intricate meaning. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, avoiding single initial consonants and treating affricates as single units.