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scampanellavamo

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
15 characters
Italian
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6syllables

scampanellavamo

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

scam-pa-nel-la-va-mo

Pronunciation

/skam.pa.nel.laˈva.mo/

Stress

001000

Morphemes

sc- + campan- + -vamo

The Italian verb 'scampanellavamo' (we were ringing the bells) is divided into six syllables: scam-pa-nel-la-va-mo, with stress on 'nel'. Its structure combines Latin roots and Italian suffixes, following standard syllabification rules.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    We were ringing the bells.

    We were ringing the bells.

    “Quando eravamo bambini, scampanellavamo spesso in chiesa.”

    syn:Suonavamo le campane
    ant:Non suonavamo le campane

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nel').

Syllables

6
scam/skam/
pa/pa/
nel/nel/
la/la/
va/va/
mo/mo/

scam — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'sc'. pa — Open syllable. nel — Closed syllable, stressed. la — Open syllable. va — Open syllable. mo — Closed syllable

Word Parts

pre

sc-

Germanic origin, intensifying function

root

campan-

Latin origin (*campana* - bell)

suf

-vamo

Latin, imperfect indicative ending for 'noi' (we)

Similar Words

cam­pa­nel­lascam­pa­na­repar­la­va­mo

Vowel-Consonant Rule

Syllables are formed around vowels, with consonants assigned to the adjacent vowel.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they adhere to the sonority hierarchy.

Stress Rule

Italian stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.

  • The verb 'scampanellare' is relatively uncommon.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation could slightly affect perceived syllable boundaries.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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