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rimpellicciando

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
15 characters
Italian
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “rimpellicciando” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
5syllables

rimpellitʃʃando

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

rim-pel-lit-ʃʃan-do

Pronunciation

/rim.pel.lit.ʃʃˈan.do/

Stress

00011

Morphemes

ri- + pell- + -ando

The word 'rimpellicciando' is a gerund formed from the verb 'rimpellicciare'. It is divided into five syllables: rim-pel-lit-ʃʃan-do, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The geminate 'cc' is a key feature influencing pronunciation and syllable weight. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin origins and the function of the suffixes.

Definitions

gerund
  1. 1

    The act of re-fluffing, re-covering with fur, or repeatedly making something fluffy.

    Re-fluffing, re-furring

    “Stava rimpellicciando il colletto della giacca.”

    “La bambina era intenta a rimpellicciare il suo orsacchiotto.”

    syn:arruffandoinfelpendo
    ant:lisciandospiumando

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ʃʃan').

Syllables

5
rim/rim/
pel/pel/
lit/lit/
ʃʃan/ʃʃan/
do/do/

rim — Open syllable, CV structure.. pel — Open syllable, CV structure.. lit — Open syllable, CV structure.. ʃʃan — Closed syllable, CCV structure, geminate consonant.. do — Open syllable, CV structure.

Word Parts

pre

ri-

Latin *re-* meaning 'again, back'; Reduplication.

root

pell-

Latin *pilus* meaning 'hair, fur'; Core meaning related to covering with fur.

suf

-ando

Italian gerund suffix, derived from Latin *-ans, -entis*.

Similar Words

can­tan­dopar­lan­doleg­gen­do

Consonant-Vowel (CV)

Syllables are typically formed around a vowel, with preceding consonants belonging to that syllable.

Geminate Consonants

Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit for syllable counting, but pronounced with increased duration.

  • The geminate 'cc' requires careful consideration due to its lengthened pronunciation.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation of geminate consonants are minor and do not affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

Nearby Words

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