controbracciati
Syllables
con-tro-brac-cia-ti
Pronunciation
/konˈtrobratʃʃati/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
contro- + braccio- + -ati
The word 'controbracciati' is divided into five syllables: con-tro-brac-cia-ti. It's a past participle formed from the prefix 'contro-', the root 'braccio-', and the suffix '-ati'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cia'). Syllable division follows standard Italian CV structure and consonant cluster maintenance rules.
Definitions
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Past participle of 'controbracciare' (to counter-brace, to counter-arm). Used to describe something that has been counter-braced or counter-armed.
Counter-braced, counter-armed
“I pilastri erano controbracciati per resistere al vento.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cia').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. tro — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. brac — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. cia — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel, stressed.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.
Word Parts
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CV Syllable Structure
Italian favors syllables of the form Consonant-Vowel (CV).
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex or violate phonotactic constraints.
Penultimate Stress
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- Geminate consonants ('cc' and 'tt') are lengthened.
- The palatal consonant cluster 'ci' is a common feature of Italian phonology.
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