infreddolissimo
Syllables
in-fre-ddo-li-ssi-mo
Pronunciation
/ˌinfreddoˈlissimo/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
in- + fredd- + -issimo
The Italian adjective 'infreddolissimo' (very cold) is divided into six syllables: in-fre-ddo-li-ssi-mo, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'in-', root 'fredd-', and suffix '-issimo'. Geminate consonants are treated as single units within syllables.
Definitions
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Extremely cold, very chilly.
Very cold, extremely chilly
“Era un giorno infreddolissimo.”
“Mi sento infreddolissimo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. fre — Open syllable.. ddo — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. li — Open syllable.. ssi — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. mo — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables begin with vowels.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
Final Consonant Rule
A consonant at the end of a word closes the syllable.
- Geminate consonants (dd, ss) affect pronunciation and syllable weight.
- Stress pattern is typical for Italian adjectives ending in *-issimo*.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but core syllabification remains consistent.
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