scapellottasti
Syllables
sca-pel-lot-ta-sti
Pronunciation
/skap-pel-lot-ta-sti/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
sc- + pell- + -ott-
The word 'scappellottasti' is a verb form divided into five syllables: sca-pel-lot-ta-sti. It features an initial consonant cluster 'sc-', an infix '-ott-', and a standard verb ending '-asti'. Stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division with exceptions for consonant clusters and morphological features.
Definitions
- 1
To throw something carelessly or playfully; to toss.
To throw carelessly/playfully
“Scappellottasti la palla al cane.”
“Non scappellottare le pietre!”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lot').
Syllables
sca — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. pel — Open syllable.. lot — Closed syllable, contains the infix -ott-.. ta — Open syllable.. sti — Closed syllable, contains the consonant cluster -st-.
Word Parts
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Initial consonant clusters are treated as single units.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowels.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are open.
- The '-ott-' infix is a morphological feature that doesn't strictly follow syllabification rules.
- The initial 'sc-' cluster is a common exception to the vowel-based division rule.
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