sorrecchiassero
Syllables
so-rrec-chi-as-se-ro
Pronunciation
/sor.rek.kjas.se.ro/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
sor- + recch- + -iassero
The word 'sorrecchiassero' is a complex verb form divided into six syllables: so-rrec-chi-as-se-ro. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('as'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'sor-', the root 'recch-', and the suffix '-iassero'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing vowel-initial syllables and allowing 'r' to initiate a syllable after a consonant.
Definitions
- 1
To bother, to annoy, to pester (third-person plural, imperfect subjunctive).
They would bother/annoy/pester.
“Se lo facessero, mi sorrecchiassero pure.”
“Non volevo che mi sorrecchiassero con le loro domande.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('as'), the penultimate syllable, following standard Italian stress rules.
Syllables
so — Open syllable, initial syllable.. rrec — Closed syllable, containing the root's initial consonant cluster.. chi — Open syllable, containing part of the root.. as — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. se — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. ro — Open syllable, final syllable of the suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllables
Each vowel generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Clusters
"r" initiates a syllable even when following a consonant.
Penultimate Stress
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The 'rc' consonant cluster is handled by allowing 'r' to initiate a syllable.
- The 'cc' is pronounced as a single /k/ sound, simplifying syllabification.
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