meravigliosissimo
Syllables
me-ra-vi-glio-si-s-si-mo
Pronunciation
/me.ra.viʎ.ʎo.ˈsi.sːi.mo/
Stress
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Morphemes
meraviglia + glio-oso-issimo
The word 'meravigliosissimo' is a superlative adjective formed from the root 'meraviglia' with the suffixes '-glio', '-oso', and '-issimo'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing open syllables and consonant clusters, with a key consideration for the gemination caused by the superlative suffix. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely wonderful, marvelous, astonishing.
Most wonderful, extremely marvelous
“È un film meravigliosissimo!”
“Che panorama meravigliosissimo!”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('si' in 'sissimo').
Syllables
me — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. vi — Open syllable.. glio — Closed syllable, contains geminated consonant.. si — Open syllable.. s si — Closed syllable, geminated consonant due to superlative suffix.. mo — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Gemination Rule
Geminated consonants are considered part of the following syllable.
- The gemination of consonants due to the *-issimo* suffix is crucial for correct pronunciation and syllabification.
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