raccappriccevoli
Syllables
rac-cap-pri-cce-vo-li
Pronunciation
/rak.ka.prit.tʃeˈvo.li/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ra- + capri- + -ccevoli
The word 'raccapriccevoli' is an Italian adjective meaning 'frightful'. It is divided into six syllables: rac-cap-pri-cce-vo-li, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, featuring a prefix, root, and suffix, and follows standard Italian syllabification rules, with geminate consonants influencing syllable weight.
Definitions
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Causing great fear or horror
Frightful, horrifying
“Un film raccapriccevoli.”
“La storia era raccapriccevoli.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('vo').
Syllables
rac — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. cap — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. pri — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. cce — Closed syllable, consonant cluster + vowel, geminate consonant.. vo — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. li — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllable break occurs between a consonant and a following vowel.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are considered part of the following syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllable break occurs between a vowel and a following consonant.
- The infix *-cce-* is an archaic feature. Geminate consonants significantly impact pronunciation and syllable weight.
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