riapprossimarsi
Syllables
ri-ap-pros-si-mar-si
Pronunciation
/ri.ap.pro.sːiˈmar.si/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
ri- + approssim- + -arsi
The word 'riapprossimarsi' is a reflexive verb composed of the prefix 'ri-', the root 'approssim-', and the suffix '-arsi'. It is divided into six syllables: ri-ap-pros-si-mar-si, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'mar'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of open and closed syllable formation, maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To approach again, to get closer again, to approximate further.
To approach again
“Stiamo cercando di riapprossimarci dopo la discussione.”
“Il prezzo del petrolio sembra riapprossimarsi ai 100 dollari al barile.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'mar'.
Syllables
ri — Open syllable, initial consonant-vowel structure.. ap — Open syllable, initial consonant-vowel structure.. pros — Open syllable, initial consonant-vowel structure.. si — Open syllable, initial consonant-vowel structure.. mar — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure, stressed syllable.. si — Open syllable, initial consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Formation
Consonant-Vowel (CV) sequences generally form open syllables.
Closed Syllable Formation
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) sequences form closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Italian tends to maintain consonant clusters within a syllable unless they create an unpronounceable sequence.
- The double 's' in 'prossi' is a common feature and doesn't affect syllable separation.
- No significant exceptions to standard Italian syllabification rules.
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