intendicchiasse
Syllables
in-ten-di-cchi-as-se
Pronunciation
/in.ten.diˈk.kjas.se/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
intend + icchiasse
The word 'intendicchiasse' is a complex verb form with a root from Latin 'intendere'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, dividing between vowels and consonants, while respecting geminate consonants and suffixes. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The '-icchi-' infix adds complexity and a nuance of starting to intend.
Definitions
- 1
Imperfect subjunctive of 'intendere'.
that I/he/she/it might intend
“Se intendicchiasse di partire, me lo avrebbe detto.”
“Non credevo che intendicchiasse di aiutarci.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('as').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ten — Closed syllable, contains the root vowel.. di — Open syllable, connects the root to the infix.. cchi — Closed syllable, contains the inchoative infix and geminate consonant.. as — Open syllable, part of the subjunctive ending.. se — Open syllable, final syllable, subjunctive ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split, but geminate consonants remain together.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are separated into their own syllables.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are always part of the following syllable.
- The '-icchi-' infix is somewhat archaic and can influence pronunciation. Regional variations may exist.
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