saltabellassimo
Syllables
sal-ta-bel-las-si-mo
Pronunciation
/sal.ta.bel.ˈlas.si.mo/
Stress
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Morphemes
salt- + abellassimo
The word 'saltabellassimo' is divided into six syllables following Italian open syllable rules. It's a superlative adjective derived from the Latin root 'saltare' and features the common '-issimo' suffix. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Definitions
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Extremely lively, jumpy, exuberant, playful.
Very lively, jumpy, exuberant
“Un bambino saltabellassimo.”
“Era un cane saltabellassimo, sempre pronto a giocare.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('las').
Syllables
sal — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. ta — Open syllable.. bel — Open syllable.. las — Open syllable.. si — Open syllable.. mo — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Vowel-consonant combinations generally form open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless unpronounceable.
- The geminated 'll' in 'bellassimo' does not affect syllabification.
- The '-issimo' suffix consistently follows the established syllabic pattern.
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