ritranquilliamo
Syllables
ri-tran-quil-lia-mo
Pronunciation
/ritranˈkwil.lja.mo/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
ri- + tranquil- + -iamo
The word 'ritranquilliamo' is a verb meaning 'we reassure'. It is divided into five syllables: ri-tran-quil-lia-mo, with stress on the third syllable ('qui'). It consists of the prefix 'ri-', the root 'tranquil-', and the suffix '-iamo'. Syllabification follows the vowel-centered rule and considers the palatal lateral consonant 'll' as a single unit.
Definitions
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We reassure
We reassure
“Ritranquilliamo i bambini spaventati.”
“Ritranquilliamo la situazione.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('qui').
Syllables
ri — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tran — Closed syllable.. quil — Closed syllable.. lia — Open syllable, containing palatal lateral consonant.. mo — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllable Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority, but simple clusters are generally kept together.
Palatal Lateral Consonant Rule
'll' is treated as a single phoneme.
- The 'll' sound is a characteristic feature of Italian and requires special consideration in syllabification.
- The stress pattern is typical for Italian verbs ending in *-are*.
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