incavigliatrice
Syllables
in-ca-vi-glia-tri-ce
Pronunciation
/ˌiŋka.viʎˈʎa.tri.t͡ʃe/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
in- + caviglia- + -trice
The word 'incavigliatrice' is divided into six syllables: in-ca-vi-glia-tri-ce. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a feminine noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'entangler' or 'intriguer'. Syllabification follows standard Italian CV rules, with the 'gl' cluster treated as a single unit.
Definitions
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A female person who entangles, ensnares, or complicates things; a female intriguer or manipulator.
Entangler, ensnarer, intriguer (female)
“Era una vera incavigliatrice, sempre pronta a creare problemi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('glia').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel.. ca — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel.. vi — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel.. glia — Open syllable, containing a palatalized lateral consonant and a vowel.. tri — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel.. ce — Open syllable, consisting of an affricate and a vowel.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Each consonant followed by a vowel forms a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are generally kept within the same syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
'gl' is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The 'gl' cluster requires special consideration due to its palatalization.
- The initial 'inc-' cluster is a common Italian pattern.
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