imborghesissero
Syllables
im-bor-ghe-sis-se-ro
Pronunciation
/im.bor.ɡeˈsis.se.ro/
Stress
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Morphemes
im- + borghes- + -izzare
The word 'imborghesissero' is a complex verb form divided into six syllables: im-bor-ghe-sis-se-ro. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'sis'. It's formed from the prefix 'im-', the root 'borghes-', and the suffixes '-izzare' and '-ssero'. It means 'to make bourgeois' and is a verb in the imperfect subjunctive mood.
Definitions
- 1
To make bourgeois; to cause to adopt bourgeois values or lifestyle.
To make bourgeois, to bourgeoisify
“Se potessero, imborghesissero tutti i quartieri popolari.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'sis'.
Syllables
im — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bor — Open syllable, contains a voiced bilabial stop.. ghe — Open syllable, 'gh' pronounced as /ɡ/.. sis — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. se — Open syllable, contains a voiced alveolar fricative.. ro — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel typically begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority, but Italian tends to maintain clusters within a syllable when possible.
- The 'gh' digraph is pronounced as /ɡ/.
- The double 's' represents a lengthened consonant sound, often simplified in speech.
- Stress placement is crucial for correct pronunciation and meaning.
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