controbracciamo
Syllables
con-tro-brac-cia-mo
Pronunciation
/konˈtrobratʃːiamo/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
contro- + braccio- + -amo
The word 'controbracciamo' is divided into five syllables: con-tro-brac-cia-mo. It's a verb formed from the prefix 'contro-', the root 'braccio-', and the suffix '-amo'. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cia'). Syllabification follows Italian rules of open syllables, consonant clusters, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
To counter-brace; to oppose with the arm; to defend oneself using the arms.
We counter-brace, we oppose with the arm.
“Controbracciamo l'attacco nemico.”
“I soldati controbracciarono la breccia.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cia').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial consonant.. tro — Open syllable, following consonant cluster.. brac — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. cia — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. mo — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Italian favors open syllables (ending in a vowel). Vowels generally initiate new syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally broken according to sonority hierarchy, but common initial clusters like 'br' remain intact.
Penultimate Stress
Italian words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The geminate 'cc' in 'braccia' affects pronunciation duration but not syllable division.
- The prefix *contro-* is always followed by a consonant, influencing syllable division.
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