incaprettamento
Syllables
in-ca-pret-ta-men-to
Pronunciation
/ˌiŋkaˌpretːaˈmento/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
in- + capretto + -amento
The word 'incaprettamento' is a noun derived from Latin roots. It's divided into six syllables: in-ca-pret-ta-men-to, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard Italian rules, avoiding single consonants between vowels and respecting the influence of the geminate consonant 'tt'.
Definitions
- 1
A state of being stubborn, obstinate, or behaving like a goat.
Stubbornness, obstinacy, goat-like behavior
“Il suo incaprettamento era frustrante.”
“Ha reagito con incaprettamento alla mia richiesta.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable. ca — Open syllable. pret — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant. ta — Open syllable. men — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable. to — Open syllable, final syllable
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Consonant clusters are broken to create syllables.
Initial Syllable Formation
The first syllable is formed based on the initial consonant and vowel.
Stress Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in many Italian words, especially those ending in *-amento*.
- The double 't' in 'capretto' is pronounced as a lengthened /t/ sound within the 'pret' syllable.
- The prefix 'in-' is always a separate syllable.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Italian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.