scandalizzarono
Syllables
scan-da-liz-za-ro-no
Pronunciation
/skan.da.lit.tsaˈro.no/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
s- + scandal- + -izzar-ono
The word 'scandalizzarono' is a verb form divided into six syllables: scan-da-liz-za-ro-no. It exhibits typical Italian syllabification patterns, including the maintenance of consonant clusters and geminate consonants within syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word's morphemic structure reveals Latin origins and a complex verbal suffixation.
Definitions
- 1
To scandalize, to shock, to outrage.
To scandalize
“Le sue azioni scandalizzarono l'intera comunità.”
“I pettegolezzi scandalizzarono tutti.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ro'.
Syllables
scan — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'sc'.. da — Open syllable.. liz — Closed syllable, containing geminate consonant 'zz'.. za — Open syllable.. ro — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. no — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are typically divided between vowels.
Geminate Consonants
Geminates are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in many Italian words.
- The initial 'sc' cluster functions as a single unit.
- The geminate 'zz' requires it to remain within the same syllable.
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