quadrisillabico
Syllables
qua-dri-sil-la-bi-co
Pronunciation
/kwad.ri.sil.laˈbi.ko/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
quadri- + sillab- + -ico
The word 'quadrisillabico' is divided into six syllables: qua-dri-sil-la-bi-co. It's an adjective of Latin origin meaning 'four-syllabic', with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows Italian rules for onset clusters and open syllable preference.
Definitions
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Consisting of four syllables.
Four-syllabic
“La parola 'quadrisillabico' è, ironicamente, quadrisillabica.”
“Questo termine quadrisillabico è difficile da pronunciare per i bambini.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bi').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. dri — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'dr' in onset.. sil — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. la — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. bi — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. co — Open syllable, simple CV structure.
Word Parts
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Onset Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters like 'qu' and 'dr' are treated as single onsets.
Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors open syllables (V or CV).
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in a vowel.
- The 'dr' cluster is a common exception to the typical Italian preference for simple onsets, but it's a well-established rule.
- The stress pattern is regular for adjectives ending in '-ico'.
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