genuflettessimo
Syllables
gen-u-flet-te-ssi-mo
Pronunciation
/dʒenufletˈtessimo/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
ge- + flet- + -essimo
The word 'genuflettessimo' is divided into six syllables: gen-u-flet-te-ssi-mo. It's a superlative adjective derived from Latin roots, with primary stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of consonant-vowel sequences and allows for consonant clusters within syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely bent, deeply reverent (often used figuratively).
Extremely bent, most reverent.
“Il suo atteggiamento genuflettessimo dimostrava grande rispetto.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'mo'. The stress pattern is relatively even, with the final syllable receiving the strongest emphasis.
Syllables
gen — Open syllable, initial syllable.. u — Open syllable, single vowel.. flet — Open syllable, consonant-vowel sequence.. te — Open syllable, consonant-vowel sequence.. ssi — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'ss' followed by vowel.. mo — Closed syllable, final syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel
A sequence of a consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable.
Single Vowel
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster
Italian allows consonant clusters within syllables, as long as they are pronounceable.
- The 'ss' cluster does not pose a syllabification challenge.
- The word's length and complex morphology are the main factors influencing the analysis.
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