furfanteggianti
Syllables
fur-fan-tegg-i-an-ti
Pronunciation
/fur.fan.teɡ.ˈjan.ti/
Stress
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Morphemes
fur- + fanteg- + -ggianti
The word 'furfanteggianti' is a complex Italian noun meaning 'rowdies'. It is divided into six syllables: fur-fan-tegg-i-an-ti, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of a Latin prefix 'fur-', a root related to 'fante', and a suffix '-ggianti' forming a plural agent noun. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules regarding consonant clusters, vowel groups, and final consonants.
Definitions
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Rowdies, rascals, revellers, pranksters.
Rowdies, rascals, revellers
“I furfanteggianti disturbavano la quiete pubblica.”
“Erano un gruppo di furfanteggianti sempre pronti a fare scherzi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('i' in 'ian').
Syllables
fur — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. fan — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. tegg — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. i — Open syllable, vowel.. an — Open syllable, vowel.. ti — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority.
Vowel Groups
Vowel groups are kept together within a syllable.
Final Consonants
Single final consonants typically close the preceding syllable.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are split, with one consonant going to each syllable.
- The 'i' before 'an' creates a diphthong, influencing the syllable division.
- The prefix 'fur-' is relatively uncommon, but its syllabification follows standard rules.
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