penitenziassimo
Syllables
pen-i-ten-zi-as-si-mo
Pronunciation
/peni.ten.tsjas.si.mo/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
peniten + ziassimo
The word 'penitenziassimo' is a superlative adjective derived from Latin. It is divided into seven syllables: pen-i-ten-zi-as-si-mo, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'zi'. The syllabification follows standard Italian CV rules, with the exception of 'z' palatalization before 'i'.
Definitions
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Most penitent, extremely penitent
Most penitent, extremely penitent
“Un peccatore penitenziassimo.”
“Era un uomo penitenziassimo per i suoi errori.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'zi' (fourth syllable).
Syllables
pen — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. ten — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. zi — Closed syllable, palatalized consonant cluster.. as — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. si — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. mo — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Each consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable.
Single Vowel
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
Palatalization
The 'z' before 'i' becomes /tsja/ due to palatalization.
Linking Vowel
The 'i' in 'penitenziassimo' acts as a linking vowel, connecting the root to the suffix.
- Palatalization of 'z' before 'i'.
- The complex structure of the '-assimo' superlative suffix.
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