scappellotterei
Syllables
sca-ppel-lo-tte-rei
Pronunciation
/skap-pel-lo-tˈtɛː-rei/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
sc- + appell- + -ei
The word 'scappellotterei' is a verb form divided into five syllables (sca-ppel-lo-tte-rei) with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, featuring a Germanic prefix, a Latin root, and Italian suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, accounting for consonant clusters and geminate consonants.
Definitions
- 1
To throw small things carelessly or playfully; to toss around.
We would toss/fling/throw around.
“Da bambini, scappellotteremmo sassi nel fiume.”
“Se avessi più tempo, scappellotterei via tutte le mie preoccupazioni.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tte').
Syllables
sca — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ppel — Closed syllable, geminate consonant influences vowel length.. lo — Open syllable.. tte — Closed syllable, geminate consonant, stressed syllable.. rei — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters permissible as onsets remain intact.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are divided between vowels (V-C-V).
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants create heavier syllables and influence vowel length.
Penultimate Stress
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The verb 'scappellottare' is relatively uncommon and its formation is somewhat irregular.
- The diminutive/frequentative suffix '-ott-' can sometimes lead to pronunciation variations.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Italian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.