continuerebbero
The word 'continuerebbero' is divided into six syllables: con-ti-nue-reb-be-ro. The stress falls on the third syllable ('nue'). It's a verb in the conditional tense, third-person plural, meaning 'they would continue'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, maintaining consonant clusters and forming syllables around vowel nuclei.
Definitions
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They would continue
They would continue
“Se avessero più tempo, continuerebbero a studiare.”
“Continuerebbero a lavorare anche se fossero stanchi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nue').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. nue — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. reb — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. be — Open syllable.. ro — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless breaking them is necessary to avoid illegal syllable structures.
- The final 'e' can be reduced in rapid speech, but doesn't affect syllabification.
- The 'reb' cluster is a permissible consonant cluster in Italian.
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