disagguagliarsi
Syllables
dis-ag-gua-glia-rsi
Pronunciation
/dis.aɡˈɡwaʎ.ʎar.si/
Stress
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Morphemes
dis- + agguaglia- + -rsi
The Italian verb 'disagguagliarsi' divides into dis-ag-gua-glia-rsi, with stress on 'glia'. It's built from the prefix 'dis-', root 'agguaglia-', and reflexive suffix '-rsi'. The geminate consonant and 'gli' cluster are important phonological features.
Definitions
- 1
To become unequal, to fall out of alignment, to become imbalanced.
To become unequal, to fall out of alignment.
“Le loro condizioni di vita si sono disagguagliate.”
“Il sistema si disagguagliò a causa della corruzione.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('glia').
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ag — Open syllable.. gua — Open syllable, containing a glide.. glia — Closed syllable, containing the 'gli' cluster. Stressed syllable.. rsi — Closed syllable, containing a liquid consonant and reflexive pronoun.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are resolved according to phonotactic rules.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Syllable breaks generally avoid splitting geminate consonants.
Clitic Pronoun Attachment
Reflexive pronouns attach to the verb and form a syllable.
- The geminate 'gg' in 'agguaglia' is a key morphological feature.
- The 'gli' cluster requires a palatal lateral approximant sound.
- The reflexive pronoun *-rsi* is a clitic.
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