riaccapigliarsi
Syllables
ri-ac-ca-pi-gli-ar-si
Pronunciation
/ri.ak.ka.piˈʎar.si/
Stress
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Morphemes
ri- + capigli- + -arsi
The word 'riaccapigliarsi' is a complex Italian verb divided into seven syllables: ri-ac-ca-pi-gli-ar-si. It's built from the prefix 'ri-', the root 'capigli-', and the reflexive suffix '-arsi'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, considering consonant clusters and vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
To comb one's hair again.
To comb one's hair again
“Si è riaccapigliato dopo il vento.”
- 2
To recover one's composure; to pull oneself together.
To recover, to pull oneself together
“Dopo la brutta notizia, ha cercato di riaccapigliarsi.”
- 3
To get back on one's feet; to recover from a difficult situation.
To get back on one's feet
“Si è riaccapigliato dopo la caduta.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ar').
Syllables
ri — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ac — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. ca — Open syllable, vowel onset.. pi — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. gli — Closed syllable, palatal lateral approximant cluster.. ar — Open syllable, vowel onset.. si — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are permissible within a syllable, adhering to Italian phonotactic constraints.
Onset Rule
A syllable can begin with a single consonant.
Coda Rule
A syllable can end with a consonant.
- The geminate 'll' represents a phonemically distinct longer sound and contributes to syllable weight.
- The 'gli' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification purposes.
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