scapricciassimo
Syllables
scap-ric-ci-as-si-mo
Pronunciation
/skapritʃˈʃasːimo/
Stress
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Morphemes
sca- + priz- + -ciassimo
The word 'scapricciassimo' is a superlative adjective formed through multiple affixations. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The geminate consonant /ʃʃ/ is a notable feature, but the syllable division remains consistent.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely capricious, whimsical, or unpredictable.
Most capricious, extremely whimsical
“Era un bambino scapricciassimo.”
“Si comportava in modo scapricciassimo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('si').
Syllables
scap — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ric — Closed syllable.. ci — Closed syllable.. as — Open syllable.. si — Open, stressed syllable.. mo — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up according to phonotactic constraints, but often remain together at the beginning of a syllable.
Stress Rule
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The geminate consonant /ʃʃ/ in 'as-si' requires careful articulation but doesn't alter the syllabification.
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