autodistruggersi
Syllables
au-to-di-stru-gg-er-si
Pronunciation
/ˌawto.diˈstrud.d͡ʒer.si/
Stress
0001101
Morphemes
auto- + distrugg- + -ersi
The Italian verb 'autodistruggersi' (to self-destruct) is syllabified according to vowel-initial and consonant cluster rules. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'auto-', the root 'distrugg-', and the reflexive suffix '-ersi'.
Definitions
- 1
To destroy oneself; to engage in self-destructive behavior.
To self-destruct
“Non voglio autodistruggermi.”
“Ha iniziato ad autodistruggersi dopo la perdita del lavoro.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('stru'), the penultimate syllable. The stress is marked with '1', while '0' indicates unstressed syllables.
Syllables
au — Open syllable, initial syllable.. to — Open syllable, part of the prefix.. di — Open syllable, beginning of the root.. stru — Syllable containing a consonant cluster.. gg — Syllable containing a geminate consonant, pronounced as a single sound.. er — Closed syllable, part of the verb ending.. si — Open syllable, reflexive suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel typically begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable, unless they can be broken by a vowel.
Final Consonant
A single final consonant usually closes the syllable.
Reflexive Suffix
The reflexive suffix '-ersi' forms a separate syllable.
- The 'str' cluster is treated as a single unit in Italian phonology.
- Geminate consonants (gg) are pronounced as a single, lengthened consonant.
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