scandaleggiando
Syllables
scan-da-leg-gian-do
Pronunciation
/skan.da.led.d͡ʒan.do/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
s- + candal- + -ando
The word 'scandaleggiando' is a gerund form of the verb 'scandaleggiare'. It is divided into five syllables: scan-da-leg-gian-do, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The initial 'sc-' cluster and geminate 'gg' are key features influencing its syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
Performing the act of scandalizing; behaving scandalously.
Scandalizing, behaving scandalously.
“Era lì, scandaleggiando con i suoi amici.”
“Scandaleggiando in pubblico, ha attirato l'attenzione.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('leg-'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
scan — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. da — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. leg — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'gg' influences weight.. gian — Open syllable, following a consonant.. do — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Consonant Cluster Break
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant if followed by a vowel, except for established digraphs like 'sc'.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei, with consonants between vowels forming separate syllables.
Vowel-Consonant
Final consonants typically close the syllable.
- The geminate 'gg' influences syllable weight. The 'sc-' cluster is treated as a single unit.
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