granugnignolesco
Syllables
gra-nu-gni-gno-les-co
Pronunciation
/ɡran.ɡwiɲ.ɲɔˈles.ko/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
granguignol + esco
The word 'granguignolesco' is an Italian adjective meaning 'grotesque'. It is divided into six syllables: gra-nu-gni-gno-les-co, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The 'gn' sequence is treated as a single phoneme, influencing the syllabification.
Definitions
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Grotesque, bizarre, whimsical, fantastic, eccentric.
Grotesque, bizarre, whimsical
“Un'architettura granguignolesca.”
“Un personaggio granguignolesco.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gno').
Syllables
gra — Open syllable, basic CV structure.. nu — Open syllable, basic CV structure.. gni — Covered syllable, 'gn' as a single phoneme.. gno — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. les — Open syllable, basic CV structure.. co — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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CV Structure
Consonant-Vowel is the most basic syllable structure in Italian.
Palatal Nasal/Lateral
"gn" and "ll" are treated as single phonemes, influencing syllable boundaries.
Avoid Breaking Clusters
Syllable division generally avoids breaking consonant clusters, except for palatal sounds.
- The 'gn' and 'll' sequences require special consideration as they represent single phonemes. Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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