entusiàsmassimo
Syllables
en-tu-si-às-mas-si-mo
Pronunciation
/ˌentuzjasˈmasːimo/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
entusiasmo + issimo
The word 'entusiasmassimo' is an Italian superlative adjective. It is divided into seven syllables: en-tu-si-às-mas-si-mo, with stress on the fourth syllable ('às'). It's formed from the root 'entusiasmo' and the superlative suffix '-issimo'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining geminate consonants within syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely enthusiastic; full of passion.
Extremely enthusiastic
“Era un sostenitore entusiasmassimo della squadra.”
“Ha ricevuto un applauso entusiasmassimo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('às'), the penultimate syllable. The stress is marked with '1', while '0' indicates unstressed syllables.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tu — Open syllable.. si — Open syllable.. às — Stressed syllable, closed syllable.. mas — Closed syllable with geminate consonant.. si — Open syllable.. mo — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants to create open syllables whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided to maintain open syllables, prioritizing vowel-consonant separation.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are generally kept within the same syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in '-issimo' typically have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The geminate 'ss' in 'massimo' influences pronunciation and syllable weight.
- The word's length and complex structure require careful application of syllabification rules.
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