impapocchiarono
Syllables
im-pa-poc-chia-ro-no
Pronunciation
/im.pa.pok.kjaˈro.no/
Stress
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Morphemes
im- + pocc- + -ia-rono
The word 'impapocchiarono' is a verb form syllabified as im-pa-poc-chia-ro-no, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It exhibits typical Italian syllabification rules, including handling of consonant clusters and open/closed syllables, with the 'pc' cluster being a key exception.
Definitions
- 1
To pamper, to spoil, to indulge excessively.
To pamper, to spoil
“I genitori impapocchiarono i loro figli con troppi regali.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('chia').
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. pa — Open syllable.. poc — Closed syllable, 'pc' cluster.. chia — Open syllable.. ro — Open syllable.. no — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant Clusters
Italian generally breaks consonant clusters based on sonority, but certain clusters (like 'pc', 'sc') are treated as single units.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are open; those ending in a consonant are closed.
Initial Consonant Clusters
Initial consonant clusters are generally kept together in the first syllable.
- The 'pc' cluster is a notable exception, as it's not broken up despite the sonority hierarchy.
- Regional variations in pronunciation are minimal.
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