riaffratellando
Syllables
ri-af-fra-tel-lan-do
Pronunciation
/ri.af.fra.telˈlan.do/
Stress
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Morphemes
ri- + fratell- + -ando
The word 'riaffratellando' is a gerund form of the verb 'riaffratellare'. It is divided into six syllables: ri-af-fra-tel-lan-do, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'tel'. The word is composed of the prefix 'ri-', the root 'fratell-', and the suffix '-ando'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, treating 'll' as a single consonant.
Definitions
- 1
The act of reconciling, re-establishing brotherhood, or bringing people back together.
Reconciling, re-brothering, bringing back together.
“Stavano riaffratellando dopo anni di litigi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tel').
Syllables
ri — Open syllable, initial syllable.. af — Open syllable.. fra — Open syllable.. tel — Closed, stressed syllable.. lan — Open syllable, containing the digraph 'll' treated as a single consonant.. do — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken up according to sonority, but 'll' is treated as a single unit.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In words ending in a vowel, the stress usually falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'll' digraph is treated as a single consonant for syllabification.
- The double consonant 'ff' is treated as a single consonant for syllabification.
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