intervistassimo
Syllables
in-ter-vi-sta-ssi-mo
Pronunciation
/ˌintervisˈtassimo/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
inter- + vista- + -issimo
The word 'intervistassimo' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-vi-sta-ssi-mo. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'inter-', the root 'vista-', and the superlative suffix '-issimo'. It functions as an adverb or adjective meaning 'extremely interviewed'.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely interviewed; intensely questioned.
Extremely interviewed, very thoroughly questioned.
“È stato intervistassimo dai giornalisti.”
“Un testimone intervistassimo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sta' in 'vista-ssi-mo').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, contains a trill.. vi — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. sta — Closed syllable, contains an alveolar fricative.. ssi — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. mo — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
inter-
Latin origin, meaning 'between' or 'among', functions as a prefix indicating reciprocal action.
vista-
Derived from *vedere* (to see), Latin *videre*, relating to viewing or observation.
-issimo
Italian superlative suffix, Latin origin, indicating the highest degree of a quality. Combines superlative and augmentative elements.
Similar Words
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables generally begin with vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Geminate Consonants
Geminates generally remain within the same syllable, but can be separated by suffixes.
Suffix Boundaries
Suffixes often create syllable boundaries.
- The *-issimo* suffix can present a challenge due to the geminate consonant, but the suffix boundary rule overrides the gemination rule.
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