sbocconcellasti
Syllables
sbo-ccon-cel-la-sti
Pronunciation
/zbokkonˈtʃɛllasti/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
sbo- + con-cell- + -asti
The word 'sbocconcellasti' is a verb form in Italian, broken down into five syllables: sbo-ccon-cel-la-sti. It features an initial consonant cluster, a geminate consonant, and a palatal lateral approximant. Stress falls on the third syllable ('cel'). The word is derived from Latin roots and signifies a gradual emptying or consumption.
Definitions
- 1
To empty (something) little by little; to gradually consume or use up.
You emptied (it) little by little.
“Sbocconcellasti la bottiglia di vino in una sola sera.”
“Sbocconcellasti i tuoi risparmi in giochi d'azzardo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cel').
Syllables
sbo — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ccon — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. cel — Closed syllable, palatal consonant.. la — Open syllable.. sti — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Consonant Cluster Rule
Initial consonant clusters are treated as a single onset.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants create a syllable break.
Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables begin with vowels.
Consonant-Final Syllable Rule
Syllables end with consonants.
Palatal Consonant Rule
The 'll' sound creates a distinct syllable onset.
- Initial 's' can be voiced to /z/ due to the following voiced consonant.
- Gemination of 'cc' is phonemic.
- The palatal lateral approximant /ʎ/ represented by 'll' is a characteristic sound of Italian.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Italian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.