rinterrogassero
Syllables
rin-ter-ro-gas-se-ro
Pronunciation
/rin.ter.ro.ˈɡas.se.ro/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ri- + interrog- + -assero
The word 'rinterrogassero' is a verb form meaning 'to re-interrogate'. It is divided into six syllables: rin-ter-ro-gas-se-ro, with stress on the fourth syllable. It consists of the prefix 'ri-', the root 'interrog-', and the suffix '-assero'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel grouping and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
To re-interrogate, to question again.
To re-interrogate
“Il giudice volle che il testimone rinterrogasse.”
“Se fossi in te, rinterrogerei il sospettato.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gas'). Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable unless otherwise marked.
Syllables
rin — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. ter — Open syllable.. ro — Open syllable.. gas — Closed syllable.. se — Open syllable.. ro — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless naturally broken by a vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The prefix 'ri-' is always linked to the following vowel.
- The imperfect subjunctive ending '-assero' is a relatively long suffix, but is divided according to vowel-consonant patterns.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Italian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.