rappallottolare
Syllables
rap-pal-lot-to-la-re
Pronunciation
/rap.pal.lot.to.la.ˈre/
Stress
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Morphemes
rap- + pall- + -are
The Italian verb 'rappallottolare' is divided into six syllables: rap-pal-lot-to-la-re. It features a prefix, root, reduplicative infix, and infinitive suffix. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules for consonant clusters, vowel hiatus, and geminate consonants.
Definitions
- 1
To roll up (something) into a ball; to bundle up neatly.
To roll up into a ball
“Ha rappallottolato i calzini sporchi.”
“Rappallottolò la mappa e la mise in tasca.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('to').
Syllables
rap — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pal — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. lot — Closed syllable, part of the reduplicated infix.. to — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. la — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split, with one consonant remaining with the preceding vowel and the rest with the following vowel.
Vowel Hiatus
Vowel hiatus are separated into different syllables.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are generally split, with one consonant remaining with the preceding vowel and the other with the following vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The reduplicative infix *ottol-* influences the syllable structure.
- The geminate 'll' requires careful consideration for correct syllabification.
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