rimpicciolirete
Syllables
ri-m-pic-cio-li-re-te
Pronunciation
/rim.pit.tʃo.liˈre.te/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
ri- + piccio- + -l-ire-te
The word 'rimpicciolirete' is a future tense verb form. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, dividing the word into seven syllables with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, featuring a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. The syllable structure is consistent with other Italian infinitives.
Definitions
- 1
To make smaller, to diminish, to reduce in size.
To make smaller
“Voi rimpicciolirete le immagini per caricarle più velocemente.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li').
Syllables
ri — Open syllable, initial syllable.. m — Closed syllable, single consonant syllable.. pic — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. cio — Closed syllable, geminate consonant followed by vowel.. li — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. re — Open syllable, part of the infinitive ending.. te — Open syllable, future tense ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants, generally assigning consonants to the following vowel.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants (like 'cc') are considered part of the following syllable.
Single Consonant Rule
A single consonant between vowels is generally assigned to the following syllable.
- The geminate consonant 'cc' affects syllable weight but doesn't change the stress pattern.
- Italian avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels, influencing syllable division.
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