sghiribizzeremo
Syllables
sghi-ri-biz-ze-re-mo
Pronunciation
/ˌskiri.bit.t͡sereˈmo/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
sghiribi + zzaremo
Sghiribizzeremo is a complex Italian verb meaning 'we will mess up'. It's syllabified as sghi-ri-biz-ze-re-mo, with stress on 're'. The word features an unusual initial consonant cluster and an intensifying infix, making it a phonologically interesting example.
Definitions
- 1
To make a mess of, to spoil, to botch, to ruin.
To mess up/spoil/botch.
“Se continui così, sghiribizzeremo tutto il progetto.”
“Non preoccuparti, non sghiribizzeremo la cena.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 're' (fourth syllable).
Syllables
sghi — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ri — Open syllable.. biz — Closed syllable.. ze — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. re — Open, stressed syllable.. mo — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant Clusters
Italian allows consonant clusters, especially at the beginning of words.
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are typically formed around a vowel, with consonants following.
Penultimate Stress
Stress often falls on the penultimate syllable.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are treated as a single sound within the syllable.
- The initial 'sgh' cluster is relatively rare. The infix '-zz-' is less common. Pronunciation of 'zz' as /t͡s/.
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