spunzecchiavate
Syllables
spun-zec-chia-va-te
Pronunciation
/spun.dzek.kjaˈva.te/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
spun- + -zecch- + -ia-
The word 'spunzecchiavate' is a verb form with a complex morphology. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, dividing the word into five syllables: spun-zec-chia-va-te. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'chia'. The word is derived from Latin roots and features a geminate consonant and an initial consonant cluster.
Definitions
- 1
To pick at, to tease out, to pluck, to remove small pieces.
To pick at, to tease out.
“Stavate spunzecchiando le olive per farne l'olio?”
“I bambini spunzecchiavano la terra con le mani.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'chia'.
Syllables
spun — Open syllable, initial cluster.. zec — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. chia — Closed syllable, stressed.. va — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. te — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Geminate Consonant Division
Geminate consonants are typically maintained within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
Vowel Cluster Resolution
Vowel clusters are resolved based on sonority.
- The 'spn' cluster is a minor exception but acceptable in Italian.
- The geminate 'zz' requires careful articulation and is maintained within its syllable.
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