spoltroneggiare
Syllables
spo-l-tro-ne-ggia-re
Pronunciation
/spoltroˈneɡɡjaːre/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
spol- + tron- + -eggiare
The word 'spoltroneggiare' is divided into six syllables: spo-l-tro-ne-ggia-re. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ne'). It's a verb derived from Latin roots, meaning 'to lord it over'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules for vowel-ending syllables, single consonants, and gemination.
Definitions
- 1
To behave like a spoiled, arrogant person; to act like a lordly idler.
To lord it over, to act high and mighty.
“Non mi piace come si comporta, sembra che voglia solo spoltroneggiare.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ne'). Italian stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable unless otherwise indicated.
Syllables
spo — Open syllable, initial syllable.. l — Single consonant syllable.. tro — Open syllable.. ne — Stressed, open syllable.. ggia — Syllable with geminated consonant.. re — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Single Consonant Rule
Single consonants between vowels form their own syllable.
Gemination Rule
Geminated consonants are syllabified with the following vowel.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable unless marked otherwise.
- The geminated consonant 'gg' requires careful phonetic transcription but doesn't alter syllabification.
- The prefix 'spol-' is a relatively uncommon prefix, but its syllabification follows standard rules.
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