intrallazzavate
Syllables
in-tra-lla-zza-va-te
Pronunciation
/ˌintraʎʎatsaˈvaːte/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
in- + trallaz- + -ava-te
The word 'intrallazzavate' is a verb form divided into six syllables: in-tra-lla-zza-va-te. It features a prefix, root, and suffix, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The geminate consonant 'll' and regional variations in 'z' pronunciation are key considerations.
Definitions
- 1
To engage in petty dealings or schemes; to bargain or trick.
You (plural) were scheming/bargaining/dealing.
“I miei amici intrallazzavano sempre al mercato.”
“Non capivo perché intrallazzavate così tanto.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('laz').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, containing a vowel and consonant.. lla — Closed syllable, containing a geminate consonant and a vowel.. zza — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a vowel. Regional variation in 'z' pronunciation.. va — Open syllable, containing a vowel and consonant.. te — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Italian syllables are primarily built around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonants generally attach to the following vowel, unless they form a geminate consonant.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants create heavier, often closed, syllables.
- The geminate 'll' influences syllable weight and pronunciation.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'z' ([ts] or [dz]).
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