incolpevolmente
Syllables
in-col-pe-vol-men-te
Pronunciation
/in.kol.pe.vo.ˈlmen.te/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + colpevole + -mente
The word 'incolpevolmente' is an Italian adverb meaning 'innocently'. It is divided into six syllables: in-col-pe-vol-men-te, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'in-', the root 'colpevole', and the suffix '-mente'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and open syllables.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner free from guilt or blame; innocently.
Innocently
“Agì incolpevolmente.”
“Fu giudicato incolpevole.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men').
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. col — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. pe — Open syllable.. vol — Closed syllable.. men — Closed syllable, part of the adverbial suffix.. te — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Common consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The -mente suffix is consistently syllabified.
- The lv cluster is maintained due to its commonality in Italian.
- Stress pattern is typical for adverbs formed with -mente.
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