ingraticciatura
Syllables
in-gra-ti-ccia-tu-ra
Pronunciation
/iŋɡraˈtiʧːaˈtuːra/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
in- + grat- + -icciatura
The word 'ingraticciatura' is a complex Italian noun meaning 'little ingratitude'. It is divided into six syllables: in-gra-ti-ccia-tu-ra, with primary stress on 'gra'. The word's structure includes a Latin prefix 'in-', a Latin root 'grat-', and an Italian diminutive/nominalizing suffix '-icciatura'. The geminate consonant 'cci' is a key feature influencing syllable weight.
Definitions
- 1
A small or insignificant act of ingratitude; a petty display of ungratefulness.
Little ingratitude
“Ha risposto con una piccola ingraticciatura al regalo ricevuto.”
“Non dare peso a quella ingraticciatura, è solo invidia.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gra'). Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but the suffix influences the stress.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. gra — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. ccia — Closed syllable, geminate consonant, unstressed.. tu — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
A consonant followed by a vowel forms a syllable.
Stress Rule
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Gemination Rule
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The geminate consonant 'cci' influences syllable weight.
- The diminutive suffix '-iccio' is relatively uncommon.
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