riapparecchiare
Syllables
ri-ap-pa-rec-chi-a-re
Pronunciation
/ri.ap.pa.rek.kja.re/
Stress
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Morphemes
ri- + apparecchiare
The Italian verb 'riapparecchiare' is syllabified as 'ri-ap-pa-rec-chi-a-re', with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'ri-' (again) and the root 'apparecchiare' (to prepare). Syllable division follows standard Italian rules prioritizing vowel separation and avoiding single consonants between vowels.
Definitions
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To reset the table, to lay the table again.
To reset the table, to re-lay the table.
“Dopo cena, dobbiamo riapparecchiare la tavola per la colazione.”
“Maria ha riapparecchiato la tavola per gli ospiti.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('a' in 'chi-a-re').
Syllables
ri — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Unstressed.. ap — Open syllable, part of the root. Unstressed.. pa — Open syllable, part of the root. Unstressed.. rec — Closed syllable, part of the root. Unstressed.. chi — Closed syllable, part of the root. Unstressed.. a — Open syllable, part of the root. Stressed.. re — Open syllable, part of the root. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are generally divided between vowels, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority, but Italian avoids leaving single consonants between vowels.
Double Consonants
Double consonants are maintained within a single syllable.
Prefix Separation
Prefixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The double 'c' in 'cchia' requires careful consideration to avoid violating the rule against single consonants between vowels.
- Regional variations in pronunciation are minimal and do not significantly affect syllabification.
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