frekwentatissimo
Syllables
fre-kwen-ta-tis-si-mo
Pronunciation
/fre.kwen.taˈtis.si.mo/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
frequent + atissimo
The word 'frequentatissimo' is a superlative adjective derived from Latin. It is syllabified according to Italian CV and consonant cluster rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The palatalization of /k/ before /e/ is a key phonetic feature.
Definitions
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Very frequent; most frequent.
Very frequent; most frequent
“Un cliente frequentatissimo.”
“È un ristorante frequentatissimo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tis').
Syllables
fre — Open syllable, initial syllable.. kwen — Closed syllable, palatalization of /k/.. ta — Open syllable.. tis — Closed, stressed syllable.. si — Open syllable.. mo — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables generally end with a vowel.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are broken up, but some are treated as units (e.g., 'kw').
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
Palatalization
/k/ before /e/ is palatalized.
- Palatalization of /k/ before /e/.
- Complex morphology of the -atissimo suffix.
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