strafigurireste
Syllables
stra-fi-gu-ri-re-ste
Pronunciation
/straffiɡuˈriːreste/
Stress
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Morphemes
stra- + figur- + -ire
The verb 'strafigurireste' (you would disfigure) is divided into six syllables: stra-fi-gu-ri-re-ste, with stress on 'ri'. It's composed of the prefix 'stra-', root 'figur-', and suffixes '-ire' and '-ste'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules.
Definitions
- 1
To greatly distort, disfigure, or transform (figuratively). To make something unrecognizable.
You would disfigure/distort.
“Se potessi, strafigurirei la sua immagine nella mia mente.”
“Non vorremmo strafigurire la verità.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ri'.
Syllables
stra — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. fi — Open syllable.. gu — Closed syllable.. ri — Open, stressed syllable.. re — Open syllable.. ste — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are treated as onsets.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'str' cluster is a common initial cluster.
- The 'gu' sequence is pronounced as /ɡu/, not a diphthong.
- The verb conjugation ending '-ste' is a standard conditional form.
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