inutilizzassimo
Syllables
in-u-ti-liz-za-ssi-mo
Pronunciation
/in.u.ti.lit.tsaˈssi.mo/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
in- + util- + -izzassimo
The word 'inutilizzassimo' is a superlative adjective formed from the Latin root 'utilis' with negative prefix 'in-' and the superlative suffix '-issimo'. It is divided into seven syllables: in-u-ti-liz-za-ssi-mo, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The geminated 'ss' is a key feature of the word's pronunciation and syllable structure.
Definitions
- 1
Most useless, utterly useless, completely unhelpful.
Most useless
“Questo strumento è assolutamente inutilizzassimo.”
“La sua idea era inutilizzassima.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'za' (fifth syllable).
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. u — Open syllable, short vowel.. ti — Open syllable, followed by a consonant cluster.. liz — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. za — Open syllable, with an affricate.. ssi — Closed syllable, geminated consonant.. mo — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants.
Consonant Cluster Division
Division depends on sonority within consonant clusters.
Geminate Consonant Division
Geminate consonants are maintained within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The gemination of 's' in '-ss-' is crucial for pronunciation and syllable weight.
- The suffix '-issimo' is a common superlative marker and influences the stress pattern.
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