incancrenissero
Syllables
in-can-cre-nis-se-ro
Pronunciation
/ˌiŋ.kaŋ.kreˈnis.se.ro/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
in- + cancren- + -issero
The word 'incancrenissero' is a complex Italian verb form. It is divided into six syllables: in-can-cre-nis-se-ro, with stress on 'cre'. It consists of the prefix 'in-', the root 'cancren-', and the suffix '-issero'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel-consonant division, consonant cluster accommodation, and geminate consonant maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
They would become gangrenous.
They would become gangrenous.
“Se la ferita si infettava, le dita avrebbero potuto incancrenirsi.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cre').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. can — Closed syllable, contains the root.. cre — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. nis — Closed syllable, contains geminate consonant.. se — Open syllable.. ro — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Accommodation
Italian allows certain consonant clusters within a syllable.
Geminate Consonant Division
Geminate consonants are generally maintained within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
In words ending in a vowel, the stress usually falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The imperfect subjunctive ending '-issero' can be complex.
- The 'in-' prefix is generally considered a separate syllable.
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