Hyphenation ofimpazientiscono

Linguistic Analysis of "impazientiscono" (Italian)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "impazientiscono" is a verb in Italian, meaning "they become impatient." It's a relatively complex word due to its length and the presence of multiple suffixes. Pronunciation follows standard Italian phonological rules, with vowel qualities and consonant articulation typical of the language.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Italian syllabification rules, the word divides as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: im- (Latin in-) - Negative prefix, indicating 'not'.
• Root: paziente (Latin patiens) - Meaning 'patient', 'suffering', or 'bearing'.
• Suffix: -isci- (Italian verbal inflection) - Indicates the 3rd person plural present tense.
• Suffix: -no (Italian verbal inflection) - Indicates the 3rd person plural present tense.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: –zien–.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/im.pa.t͡ʃjenˈti.sko/

6. Edge Case Review:

Italian syllabification generally favors open syllables (ending in a vowel). However, consonant clusters are permissible, especially within roots. The 'sci' cluster is a common example.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Impazientiscono" is exclusively a verb. The syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: impazientiscono
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Definitions:
  • "They become impatient."
  • "They are getting impatient."
• Translation: To become impatient (they)
• Synonyms: irritarsi, spazientirsi
• Antonyms: essere pazienti, avere pazienza
• Examples:
  • "I bambini si impazientiscono quando devono aspettare." (The children get impatient when they have to wait.)
  • "Non impazientirti, arriveremo presto." (Don't get impatient, we'll arrive soon.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• paziente: im-pa-zien-te (4 syllables) - Similar root, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• impazienza: im-pa-zien-za (4 syllables) - Related noun, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• pazientemente: pa-zien-te-men-te (5 syllables) - Adverb form, stress on the antepenultimate syllable, demonstrating a shift due to the added suffix.

The syllable structure in "impazientiscono" is consistent with these related words, particularly regarding the handling of the 'sci' cluster and the stress pattern. The addition of the inflectional suffixes in "impazientiscono" extends the word but doesn't fundamentally alter the core syllable structure.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Consonant Division: Syllables are typically divided between vowels and consonants (e.g., im-pa).
• Rule 2: Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable, especially within the root (e.g., -zien-).
• Rule 3: Penultimate Stress: Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable unless specific rules dictate otherwise.
• Rule 4: Open Syllable Preference: Italian favors open syllables, but closed syllables are permissible.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'sci' cluster is a common feature in Italian and is treated as a single unit within a syllable. The verb conjugation adds complexity, but the syllabification follows standard rules for inflectional suffixes.