riflessioncelle
Syllables
ri-fles-sion-cel-le
Pronunciation
/rif.les.sjonˈt͡ʃel.le/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
ri- + fles- + -sioncelle
The word 'riflessioncelle' is a noun meaning 'small reflections'. It is divided into five syllables: ri-fles-sion-cel-le, with primary stress on 'cel'. The syllabification follows the standard Italian vowel rule and accounts for the geminate consonant 'll'.
Definitions
- 1
Small reflections; tiny reflections.
Small reflections
“Le riflessioncelle sulla superficie dell'acqua creavano un'atmosfera magica.”
“Ho notato delle riflessioncelle negli occhi di lei.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cel').
Syllables
ri — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fles — Closed syllable, contains geminate consonant.. sion — Closed syllable, part of the nominalizing suffix.. cel — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. le — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
Gemination Rule
Geminate consonants are generally maintained within the syllable they follow.
- The gemination of 'll' in *fles-* requires recognition, but doesn't alter the syllabification rule.
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