imberrettassimo
Syllables
im-ber-ret-ta-ssi-mo
Pronunciation
/im.ber.ret.taˈssi.mo/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
im- + berretto + -etta-ssi-mo
Imberrettassimo is a superlative adjective meaning 'extremely embarrassed'. It's syllabified as im-ber-ret-ta-ssi-mo, stressed on the penultimate syllable, and formed through multiple affixes. It exemplifies Italian's expressive use of morphology.
Definitions
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Extremely embarrassed, utterly flustered, mortified.
Extremely embarrassed
“Era imberrettassimo quando ha scoperto l'errore.”
“Si sentiva imberrettassimo di fronte a tutti.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ta' in 'ssi-mo').
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ber — Open syllable, root syllable.. ret — Closed syllable, part of the root.. ta — Open syllable, contains diminutive suffix.. ssi — Closed syllable, intensive suffix.. mo — Closed syllable, superlative suffix, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority.
Vowel Groups
Vowel groups are separated to maximize onsets.
Penultimate Stress
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The word is a complex example of Italian affixation.
- Regional variations might affect vowel quality or 's' length.
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