rappiccicàssimo
Syllables
ra-ppi-cci-càs-si-mo
Pronunciation
/rap.pit.ʃi.ˈkas.si.mo/
Stress
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Morphemes
rap- + picc- + -icassimo
Rappiccicassimo is a superlative adjective meaning 'extremely patchy'. It's divided into six syllables: ra-ppi-cci-càs-si-mo, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is built from the prefix rap-, root picc-, and the superlative suffix -icassimo. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely patchy, makeshift, or of very poor quality.
Extremely patched up, shoddily made.
“Un lavoro rappiccicassimo.”
“La riparazione era rappiccicassima.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('càs').
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ppi — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. cci — Closed syllable, palatalized consonant.. càs — Stressed, closed syllable.. si — Open syllable.. mo — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless overly complex.
Geminate Consonant Preservation
Geminate consonants are generally kept within the same syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -o, -a, or -e.
- Geminate consonants ('pp', 'cc') require careful handling.
- The suffix *-icassimo* is a relatively uncommon formation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter syllable boundaries.
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