contrabbandiamo
The verb 'contrabbandiamo' (we smuggle) is divided into five syllables: con-tra-bban-dia-mo, with stress on 'dia'. It's composed of a Latin prefix, a Germanic root, and an Italian suffix. The *bban* cluster is permissible but unusual.
Definitions
- 1
To smuggle; to illegally import or export goods.
We smuggle.
“Noi contrabbandiamo sigarette oltre il confine.”
“Contrabbandiamo opere d'arte rubate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('dia').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable.. bban — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. dia — Open, stressed syllable.. mo — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they are pronounceable.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable in words ending in a vowel.
- The *bban* cluster is a relatively uncommon sequence in Italian, but it doesn't violate any phonotactic constraints.
- The stress pattern is consistent with standard Italian stress rules.
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