rifanciulliamo
Syllables
ri-fan-ciul-lia-mo
Pronunciation
/rinfanˈtʃul.lja.mo/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
ri- + fanciull- + -iamo
The word 'rinfanciulliamo' is a verb divided into five syllables: ri-fan-ciul-lia-mo. The stress falls on 'ciul'. It's composed of the prefix 'ri-', the root 'fanciull-', and the suffix '-iamo'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, respecting vowel-consonant division, consonant clusters, and geminate consonants.
Definitions
- 1
To make childish, to revert to childhood, to act like children.
We make childish, we revert to childhood, we act like children.
“A volte, quando siamo stanchi, rinfanciulliamo e litighiamo per sciocchezze.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ciul'). The stress pattern is typical for Italian verbs.
Syllables
ri — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Unstressed.. fan — Open syllable, part of the root. Unstressed.. ciul — Closed syllable, containing the core of the root. Primary stressed syllable.. lia — Open syllable, part of the root, containing a geminate consonant. Unstressed.. mo — Closed syllable, containing the verbal ending. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they adhere to sonority principles.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are typically part of the following syllable.
Prefix Division
Prefixes are generally separated by a hyphen.
- The 'sci' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The geminate 'll' adds weight to the syllable.
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