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strameritassimo

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

6 syllables
15 characters
Italian
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6syllables

strameritassimo

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

stra-me-ri-ta-ssi-mo

Pronunciation

/strameritasˈsimo/

Stress

000011

Morphemes

stra- + merita- + -issimo

The word 'strameritassimo' is a superlative adjective formed from the root 'merita-' with the intensifier 'stra-' and the superlative suffix '-issimo'. Syllabification follows the vowel hiatus rule, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The 'mr' cluster and double 'ss' are handled according to standard Italian phonological rules.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Extremely deserving, most deserving, highly meritorious.

    Extremely deserving

    “È uno studente strameritassimo.”

    syn:eccezionalestraordinariomagnifico
    ant:indegno

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mo').

Syllables

6
stra/stra/
me/me/
ri/ri/
ta/ta/
ssi/ssi/
mo/mo/

stra — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. me — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. ssi — Closed syllable, double consonant.. mo — Closed syllable, stressed.

Word Parts

pre

stra-

Latin origin, intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely'.

root

merita-

Latin origin (*meritus*), related to merit, deserving.

suf

-issimo

Latin origin (*-issimus*), superlative suffix indicating the highest degree.

Similar Words

bel­lis­si­mora­pi­dis­si­mou­ti­lis­si­mo

Vowel Hiatus Rule

Syllables are generally separated by vowels.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are unpronounceable.

Stress Rule

Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Italian words.

  • The 'mr' cluster is permissible and doesn't require syllable separation.
  • The double 'ss' is treated as a single sound within the syllable.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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