incapricciavamo
Syllables
in-ca-pri-cci-a-va-mo
Pronunciation
/ˌiŋka.prit.ˈtʃa.va.mo/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + capr- + -icci-
The word 'incapricciavamo' is a verb form derived from Latin roots, exhibiting typical Italian syllabification patterns based on consonant clusters, vowel sequences, and stress placement on the penultimate syllable. The morphemic structure reveals a complex interplay of prefixes, roots, and suffixes contributing to its meaning of 'becoming capricious'.
Definitions
- 1
To become capricious, to take a fancy to, to become whimsical.
We were becoming capricious / We were taking a fancy to.
“Da bambini, ci incapricciavamo facilmente per ogni giocattolo nuovo.”
“Non capivo perché si incapricciassero tanto per quella vecchia macchina.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cci').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, part of the root. Unstressed.. pri — Open syllable, part of the root. Unstressed.. cci — Closed syllable, containing the augmentative suffix. Stressed.. a — Open syllable, thematic vowel. Unstressed.. va — Open syllable, part of the imperfect ending. Unstressed.. mo — Closed syllable, part of the imperfect ending. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority, with the more sonorous sound moving to the following syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically separated into distinct syllables.
Single Consonants
Single consonants generally attach to the following vowel.
Double Consonants
Double consonants are maintained within the same syllable.
- The 'cc' represents a geminate consonant, influencing syllable weight but not division.
- The root 'capr-' has an obscured semantic connection to the overall meaning.
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