compungerebbero
Syllables
com-pun-ge-reb-be-ro
Pronunciation
/kom.punˈd͡ʒe.reb.be.ro/
Stress
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Morphemes
com- + punge- + -erebbero
The word 'compungerebbero' is divided into six syllables (com-pun-ge-reb-be-ro) following the Italian rule of open syllable preference. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a verb form derived from Latin roots, meaning 'they would prick/sting/pierce' or 'they would feel remorse'.
Definitions
- 1
They would prick/sting/pierce.
They would prick/sting/pierce.
“Se potessero, ci compungerebbero con le loro parole.”
- 2
They would feel remorse/guilt.
They would feel remorse/guilt.
“Compungerebbero la loro coscienza se sapessero la verità.”
syn:pentirebberoant:gioirebbero
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('re').
Syllables
com — Open syllable, unstressed.. pun — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed, 'g' palatalized.. reb — Open syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. ro — Open syllable, stressed.
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Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors syllables ending in vowels. Each syllable is formed around a vowel sound.
- The palatalization of 'g' before 'e' is a common phonetic feature but doesn't affect syllable division.
- No significant exceptions to the general syllabification rules apply.
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