discoraggereste
Syllables
di-scor-ag-ge-re-ste
Pronunciation
/dis.kor.rad͡ʒ.ˈd͡ʒe.re.ste/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
dis- + corag- + -iare-ste
The word 'discoraggereste' (you would discourage) is divided into six syllables with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard Italian rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To discourage, dissuade, or demoralize (you all/you two).
You would discourage.
“Non vi discoraggereste di fronte alle difficoltà.”
“Discoraggereste un simile comportamento?”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ge').
Syllables
di — Open syllable, initial syllable.. scor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'scr'. ag — Closed syllable, geminate consonant influences weight.. ge — Open syllable, stressed syllable, geminate consonant influences weight.. re — Open syllable.. ste — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus
Syllables are formed around vowels, which serve as the nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless phonotactically separable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in Italian words.
- The geminate consonant 'gg' creates a heavier syllable.
- The prefix 'dis-' is a common and straightforward element.
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