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sopravanzassimo

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

7 syllables
15 characters
Italian
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7syllables

sopravanzassimo

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

so-pra-van-za-s-si-mo

Pronunciation

/so.pra.van.ˈdzas.si.mo/

Stress

000100

Morphemes

sopra- + vanz- + -assimo

Sopravanzassimo is a superlative adjective meaning 'most presumptuous'. It's divided into six syllables: so-pra-van-za-s-si-mo, with stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant divisions and maintaining consonant clusters.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Most presumptuous, overbearing, or arrogant.

    Most presumptuous/overbearing/arrogant

    “Era un uomo sopravanzassimo che non ascoltava nessuno.”

    syn:arrogantissimopresuntuosissimotracotantissimo
    ant:modestoumile

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('za').

Syllables

6
so/so/
pra/pra/
van/van/
za/dzas/
s/si/
mo/mo/

so — Open syllable. pra — Open syllable. van — Open syllable. za — Closed syllable, with consonant cluster. s — Open syllable. mo — Open syllable

Word Parts

pre

sopra-

Latin *super-* meaning 'above, over'. Enhances the meaning of the verb.

root

vanz-

From Latin *vadere* 'to go, proceed'. Core meaning of movement or progression.

suf

-assimo

Italian superlative suffix. Indicates the highest degree of the quality described by the verb. Formed by combining *-ass-* (augmentative) and *-imo* (superlative).

Similar Words

bel­lis­si­mora­pi­dis­si­mopre­zio­sis­si­mo

Vowel-Consonant Rule

Syllables generally end in vowels.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless their separation is phonologically motivated.

  • The 'vz' cluster is treated as a single onset.
  • The double 's' does not create a syllable break.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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