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taccheggiatrici

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Italian
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5syllables

taccheggiatrici

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ta-ccheg-gia-tri-ci

Pronunciation

/tak.keɡ.ˈd͡ʒa.tri.t͡ʃi/

Stress

00100

Morphemes

ta- + chegg- + -ia-tri-ci

The word 'taccheggiatrici' is a feminine plural noun meaning 'shoplifters (female)'. It is divided into five syllables: ta-ccheg-gia-tri-ci, with stress on the third syllable. The word's structure involves consonant clusters and geminate consonants, typical of Italian phonology. Its morphemic breakdown reveals Latin origins and suffixes denoting agency and plurality.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Female shoplifters

    Shoplifters (female)

    “Le taccheggiatrici sono state arrestate dalla polizia.”

    syn:ladreborseggiatrici
    ant:acquirenticlienti

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gia').

Syllables

5
ta/ta/
ccheg/k.keɡ/
gia/d͡ʒa/
tri/tri/
ci/t͡ʃi/

ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. ccheg — Closed syllable, unstressed, geminate consonant.. gia — Closed syllable, stressed.. tri — Open syllable, unstressed.. ci — Closed syllable, unstressed.

Word Parts

pre

ta-

Latin origin, intensifier.

root

chegg-

Origin uncertain, related to 'cheggiare' (to pilfer).

suf

-ia-tri-ci

Latin and Italian suffixes forming agent nouns and feminine plural.

Similar Words

mac­chi­ni­stibi­blio­te­ca­rie­let­tri­ci­sti

Consonant Clusters

Italian allows consonant clusters within syllables, maximizing onsets.

Vowel-Consonant-Vowel

Syllables are often formed around a vowel.

Geminate Consonants

Geminate consonants are generally split across syllables.

  • The 'gl' cluster is treated as a single unit.
  • The geminate 'cc' influences syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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