approvvid͡ʒonaɾsi
Syllables
ap-prov-vi-d͡ʒo-na-ɾsi
Pronunciation
/ap.prov.vi.d͡ʒo.naɾ.si/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
ap- + provvigione + -arsi
The word 'approvvigionarsi' is a reflexive verb with six syllables (ap-prov-vi-d͡ʒo-na-ɾsi). It's formed from the prefix 'ap-', the root 'provvigione', and the reflexive suffix '-arsi'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing consonant clusters and geminate consonants.
Definitions
- 1
to supply oneself with
to supply oneself with
“Dobbiamo approvvigionarci di cibo per l'inverno.”
“Si è approvvigionato di legna per il camino.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na').
Syllables
ap — Open syllable, initial syllable.. prov — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. vi — Open syllable, containing a geminate consonant.. d͡ʒo — Open syllable, containing a palatal consonant.. na — Open syllable.. ɾsi — Closed syllable, containing the reflexive pronoun suffix.
Word Parts
Consonant Clusters
Italian prefers to keep consonant clusters (like *pr*, *vr*) within a single syllable.
Vowel Groups
Vowel groups (like *io*) generally form a single syllable.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are generally not broken across syllable boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
Italian words ending in a vowel, *n*, or *s* are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The geminate 'vv' is a key feature and is almost always kept together.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect vowel quality, but not syllable division.
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