raccappricciasti
Syllables
rac-cap-pri-cci-a-sti
Pronunciation
/rak.ka.prit.tʃiˈa.sti/
Stress
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Morphemes
rac- + capric- + -ci-
The word 'raccapricciasti' is a verb form with a complex morphology. Syllabification follows standard Italian CV patterns, maximizing onsets and accounting for the palatalization of 'cci'. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable, and the word's meaning relates to causing great fear.
Definitions
- 1
To frighten greatly, to chill to the bone, to make someone shudder.
You frightened (greatly)
“Le sue parole mi raccapricciarono.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'cci'.
Syllables
rac — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'a'. cap — Open syllable, onset consonant 'c', vowel 'a'. pri — Open syllable, onset consonant 'p', vowel 'i'. cci — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'cc' pronounced as /tʃ/, vowel 'i'. a — Open syllable, vowel 'a'. sti — Open syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel 'i'
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Consonant-Vowel Syllabification
Italian generally follows a CV pattern, with consonants attaching to the following vowel.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable.
Palatalization
The 'cc' before 'i' is pronounced as /tʃ/, influencing the syllable structure.
- The reduplication 'cci' is a morphological feature that intensifies the verb's meaning.
- The pronunciation of 'cci' as /tʃ/ requires careful consideration during syllabification.
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