scorrubbiassimo
Syllables
scor-rub-bi-as-si-mo
Pronunciation
/skor.rub.biˈas.si.mo/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
scor- + rub- + -bi-assimo
The word 'scorrubbiassimo' is an Italian adverb meaning 'extremely thoroughly'. It is divided into six syllables: scor-rub-bi-as-si-mo, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'si'. It's formed from a Latin root with multiple intensifying suffixes and exhibits a colloquial reduplication.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely, very thoroughly, intensely.
Very thoroughly, extremely.
“Ha pulito la casa scorrubbiassimo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('si').
Syllables
scor — Open syllable with initial consonant cluster.. rub — Open syllable with doubled consonant.. bi — Open syllable, reduplication.. as — Open syllable.. si — Open, stressed syllable.. mo — Open syllable.
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Penultimate Stress Rule
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless unpronounceable.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Double Consonant Rule
Double consonants create heavier syllables.
- The word is highly colloquial.
- The reduplication (*-bi-*) is not standard.
- The intensifying suffixes are complex morphologically.
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