surriscaldavano
Syllables
sur-ris-cal-da-va-no
Pronunciation
/sur.ris.kal.daˈva.no/
Stress
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Morphemes
sur- + scalda- + -vano
The word 'surriscaldavano' is a verb form meaning 'they were overheating'. It is divided into six syllables: sur-ris-cal-da-va-no, with stress on the fourth syllable ('da'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'sur-', the root 'scalda-', and the suffix '-vano'. Syllable division follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant separation and avoiding single intervocalic consonants.
Definitions
- 1
To overheat, to become excessively hot.
They were overheating.
“I motori si surriscaldavano a causa del caldo.”
“Il computer si surriscalda se lo usi troppo a lungo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('da'), the penultimate syllable according to standard Italian stress rules.
Syllables
sur — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ris — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. cal — Closed syllable, part of the root.. da — Closed syllable, part of the root, stressed syllable.. va — Open syllable, part of the verb ending.. no — Closed syllable, part of the verb ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants where possible.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonants
Italian avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The prefix 'sur-' is always pronounced as a single syllable.
- The imperfect tense ending '-vano' is a consistent pattern.
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