particolarissimo
Syllables
par-ti-co-la-ris-si-mo
Pronunciation
/partikolaˈrissimo/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
parti- + -cola- + -issimo
Particolarissimo is a superlative adjective derived from Latin roots. It is divided into seven syllables: par-ti-co-la-ris-si-mo, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard Italian rules prioritizing open syllables, while accommodating consonant clusters. The word's morphological complexity reflects its meaning of 'extremely particular'.
Definitions
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Extremely particular, highly peculiar, very special.
Very particular, extremely peculiar.
“Ha un gusto particolarissimo.”
“È un personaggio particolarissimo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ris').
Syllables
par — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. ti — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. co — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. la — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. ris — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant, stressed. si — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. mo — Open syllable, consonant-vowel
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Open Syllable Rule
Italian favors open syllables (CV). Vowels generally initiate new syllables.
Closed Syllable Rule
Consonant clusters are permissible, and syllables can end in consonants (CVC).
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of the superlative suffix '-issimo' adds to the complexity, but doesn't alter the fundamental principles of syllabification.
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