raccappricciarsi
Syllables
rac-cap-pri-cci-ar-si
Pronunciation
/rak.kaˈprit.t͡ʃar.si/
Stress
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Morphemes
ra- + capriccio- + -arsi
The word 'raccapricciarsi' is a reflexive verb syllabified as rac-cap-pri-cci-ar-si, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'pri'. It's formed from the prefix 'ra-', root 'capriccio-', and suffix '-arsi'. Syllabification follows Italian rules prioritizing open syllables and sonority hierarchy.
Definitions
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To shudder
To shudder
“Mi sono raccapricciato quando ho visto il fantasma.”
“Si raccapricciò al pensiero di dover parlare in pubblico.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'pri'.
Syllables
rac — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster broken by sonority.. cap — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. pri — Stressed, open syllable.. cci — Closed syllable, 'cc' pronounced as /t͡ʃ/.. ar — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. si — Closed syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
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Sonority Hierarchy
Consonant clusters are broken based on the sonority of the consonants, favoring liquid consonants.
Penultimate Stress
Italian generally places primary stress on the penultimate syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
- The 'cc' digraph is pronounced as /t͡ʃ/.
- The reflexive suffix '-arsi' is a standard morphological element.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /t͡ʃ/ do not affect syllabification.
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