contraffattrici
Syllables
con-tra-f-fat-tri-ci
Pronunciation
/kon.traf.fatˈtri.t͡ʃi/
Stress
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Morphemes
contra- + fatta- + -rici
The word 'contraffattrici' is divided into six syllables: con-tra-f-fat-tri-ci. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tri'. It's a feminine plural noun meaning 'forgers' and is composed of the prefix 'contra-', the root 'fatta-', and the suffix '-rici'. The syllabification follows standard Italian rules, with a notable edge case of a single-consonant syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Female forgers, counterfeiters.
Forgers (feminine plural)
“Le contraffattrici sono state arrestate dalla polizia.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tri'.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. tra — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. f — Closed syllable, single consonant.. fat — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. tri — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure, primary stress.. ci — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are typically formed around a vowel, with preceding consonants belonging to that syllable.
Single Consonant
A single consonant can begin a syllable, even if it results in a closed syllable.
- The single-consonant syllable 'f' is an edge case.
- The geminate 'tt' in 'fat' influences pronunciation and syllable weight.
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