percontroafavore
Syllables
per-con-tro-a-fa-vo-re
Pronunciation
/ˌpɛrkonˈtroafˈfaˈvore/
Stress
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Morphemes
per + a + favore
The word 'percontroafavore' is an adverb formed from Latin roots. It's divided into seven syllables: per-con-tro-a-fa-vo-re, with primary stress on the final syllable. The syllable division follows standard Italian rules of open and closed syllables.
Definitions
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In return for a favor
As a counter-favor
“L'ho aiutato percontroafavore.”
“Ha fatto questo percontroafavore.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'favore' (/faˈvore/). Secondary stress on 'contro' and 'a'
Syllables
per — Open syllable, initial syllable. con — Closed syllable. tro — Closed syllable. a — Open syllable. fa — Open syllable. vo — Open syllable. re — Closed syllable, stressed
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Stress Rule
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
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