interrottamente
Syllables
in-ter-rot-ta-men-te
Pronunciation
/ˌinterrotˈtamente/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
inter- + romp- + -mente
The Italian adverb 'interrottamente' is divided into six syllables (in-ter-rot-ta-men-te) with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from a Latin root with the common adverbial suffix '-mente', following standard Italian syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a discontinuous or intermittent manner.
Intermittently, occasionally, sporadically.
“Pioveva interrottamente.”
“Ha lavorato interrottamente per ore.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Open syllable, follows consonant cluster.. rot — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ta — Open syllable, follows consonant.. men — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. te — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables generally begin with vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if pronounceable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Loss of 'p' from the Latin root *rompere*.
- Consistent syllabification pattern of the *-mente* suffix.
- Potential regional variations in vowel quality.
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