disotterrassero
Syllables
dis-o-t-te-rra-sse-ro
Pronunciation
/disotterrasˈseːro/
Stress
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Morphemes
dis- + terrare + -rassero
The Italian verb 'disotterrassero' is divided into seven syllables: dis-o-t-te-rra-sse-ro, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It comprises the prefix 'dis-', the root 'terrare', and the suffix '-rassero', adhering to standard Italian syllabification rules regarding vowels, consonants, and geminate consonants.
Definitions
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They unearthed, they dug up.
They unearthed.
“Gli archeologi disotterrassero antiche rovine.”
“I contadini disotterrassero le patate.”
ant:seppellirono
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ra' in 'ter-ra-sse-ro').
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. t — Closed syllable, single consonant.. te — Open syllable, single vowel.. rra — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. sse — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. ro — Open syllable, single vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Rule
A consonant typically begins a syllable, unless it forms part of a consonant cluster.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants increase syllable weight but do not necessarily trigger syllable division.
- Geminate consonants 'ss' and 'rr' contribute to syllable weight but do not alter syllabification.
- The prefix 'dis-' follows standard attachment rules.
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