riseppelliscono
Syllables
ri-sep-pel-li-sco-no
Pronunciation
/ri.sep.pel.ˈlis.ko.no/
Stress
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Morphemes
ri- + sepel- + -isc-ono
The word 'riseppelliscono' is a third-person plural present indicative verb meaning 'they rebury'. It's divided into six syllables: ri-sep-pel-li-sco-no, with stress on the fourth syllable ('li'). The word is morphologically complex, featuring a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing open syllables and breaking consonant clusters around vowels.
Definitions
- 1
To rebury, to bury again.
They rebury.
“I ladri riseppellirono il tesoro per non farsi scoprire.”
“Dopo l'autopsia, riseppellirono la salma.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'), making it the stressed syllable. The stress pattern is penultimate in this case.
Syllables
ri — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Unstressed.. sep — Open syllable, part of the root. Unstressed.. pel — Open syllable, part of the root. Unstressed.. li — Open syllable, containing the inchoative suffix. Stressed.. sco — Open syllable, part of the suffix. Unstressed.. no — Open syllable, containing the verb ending. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel sound typically initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Break
Consonant clusters are divided by intervening vowels, ensuring open syllables where possible.
Penultimate Stress
In words ending in a vowel, the stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The inchoative suffix '-isc-' is less common in modern Italian, potentially making the word archaic.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the vowel qualities, but not the syllable division.
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