incontemplabili
Syllables
in-con-tem-pla-bi-li
Pronunciation
/ˌinkonteɱˈplabilːi/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
in- + contempl- + -abili
The word 'incontemplabili' is divided into six syllables: in-con-tem-pla-bi-li. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pla'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'in-', the root 'contempl-', and the suffix '-abili'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing consonant-vowel combinations and avoiding single consonant endings.
Definitions
- 1
Not to be contemplated; unthinkable; beyond consideration.
Incontemplable, unthinkable, beyond consideration.
“Le conseguenze erano incontemplabili.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pla').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Open syllable.. tem — Closed syllable.. pla — Closed syllable, stressed.. bi — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Initial Syllable Rule
The first vowel in a word typically begins a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Rule
A consonant followed by a vowel generally forms a new syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In Italian, words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Avoid Single Consonant Endings
Italian avoids leaving a single consonant at the end of a syllable unless it's part of a cluster.
- The geminate 'll' is treated as a single consonant in terms of syllable weight.
- The prefix 'in-' is common and doesn't present unusual syllabification challenges.
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