infingardaggine
Syllables
in-fin-gar-dag-gi-ne
Pronunciation
/in.fin.ɡar.dad.ˈdʒi.ne/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
in- + fingard- + -aggine
The word 'infingardaggine' is a complex Italian noun with a prefix 'in-', root 'fingard-', and suffix '-aggine'. It is divided into six syllables: in-fin-gar-dag-gi-ne, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'gi'. The geminate consonant 'dd' and the 'ngr' cluster require careful consideration during syllabification.
Definitions
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Cunning, artfulness, slyness, dexterity in deception.
Artfulness, cunning, slyness.
“Ha agito con grande infingardaggine per ottenere ciò che voleva.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'gi'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. fin — Open syllable, unstressed.. gar — Open syllable, unstressed.. dag — Closed syllable, unstressed, geminate consonant.. gi — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided before vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Syllables are divided after consonant clusters, respecting the sonority hierarchy.
Stress Rule
Stress in Italian generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- Geminate consonant 'dd' influences syllable division.
- The 'ngr' cluster is a common feature in Italian.
- Potential regional variations in the pronunciation of /ŋ/.
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