por cellanassimo
Syllables
po-r cel-la-na-ssi-mo
Pronunciation
/por.tʃel.la.naˈs.si.mo/
Stress
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Morphemes
porcellana + assimo
Porcellanassimo is a superlative adjective meaning 'extremely porcelain-like'. It's divided into six syllables (po-r cel-la-na-ssi-mo) with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing vowel separation and maintaining geminate consonants within syllables.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na' in 'por-cel-la-nàs-si-mo').
Syllables
po — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. r cel — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'rc' followed by vowel.. la — Open syllable, single vowel.. na — Open syllable, single vowel.. ssi — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'ss' followed by vowel.. mo — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority and pronounceability.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are generally kept within the same syllable.
- The geminate 'ss' is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect perceived syllable boundaries.
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