raccappricciammo
Syllables
rac-cap-pri-cci-am-mo
Pronunciation
/rak.ka.prit.tʃiˈam.mo/
Stress
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Morphemes
ra- + capriccio- + -ammo
The verb 'raccapricciammo' (we frighten/chill) is divided into six syllables: rac-cap-pri-cci-am-mo, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix *ra-*, root *capriccio-*, and suffix *-ammo*. The geminate 'cc' is a key feature.
Definitions
- 1
To frighten, to chill, to give someone the creeps.
We frighten/chill/give the creeps.
“Le sue parole ci raccapricciarono.”
“Questo film raccapriccia tutti.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('am').
Syllables
rac — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. cap — Open syllable.. pri — Open syllable.. cci — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. am — Open syllable.. mo — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Italian allows consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are considered part of the following syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The geminate 'cc' is crucial for pronunciation and syllable division.
- The prefix *ra-* can sometimes be optional.
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