sgrailettassero
Syllables
sgra-i-let-ta-sse-ro
Pronunciation
/ˌsɡril.let.taˈsːe.ro/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
s- + grillet- + -t-a-sse-ro
The word 'sgrillettassero' is a complex verb form syllabified as sgra-i-let-ta-sse-ro, with stress on 'let'. It's morphologically composed of a prefix, root, and several suffixes. The initial consonant cluster 'sgr-' is a key feature requiring the maximizing onsets rule.
Definitions
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They would crackle/sizzle.
They would crackle/sizzle.
“I legna sgrillettassero nel camino.”
“Le foglie secche sgrillettassero sotto i piedi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('let').
Syllables
sgra — Closed syllable, onset cluster.. i — Open syllable, vowel only.. let — Closed syllable, stressed.. ta — Open syllable.. sse — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. ro — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible, as seen in 'sgr-'.
Vowel Syllabification
Each vowel typically forms a separate syllable, as seen in 'i' and 'a'.
Stress Placement
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable, unless otherwise indicated.
- Initial consonant cluster 'sgr-' requires application of maximizing onsets rule.
- Gemininate consonant 'ss' in 'sse' needs to be accounted for in phonetic transcription.
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