impennacchiarsi
Syllables
im-pen-nac-chi-ar-si
Pronunciation
/im.pen.nak.kjar.si/
Stress
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Morphemes
im- + pennacchio- + -arsi
The word 'impennacchiarsi' is a reflexive verb divided into six syllables: im-pen-nac-chi-ar-si. The stress falls on the fourth syllable ('chi'). It's formed from the prefix 'im-', the root 'pennacchio-', and the reflexive suffix '-arsi'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules for consonant clusters and vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
To plume oneself; to preen.
To plume oneself; to preen.
“Si impennacchiò davanti allo specchio.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'chi' (/kjar/). This follows the general Italian rule of stressing the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. pen — Closed syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. nac — Closed syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. chi — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Stressed.. ar — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. si — Closed syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up, with each consonant moving to the following vowel.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically separated into different syllables.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables when they maintain their morphological integrity.
- The 'cc' cluster is pronounced as /ttʃ/ before 'i'.
- The 'rs' cluster requires careful pronunciation.
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