taratantarizzai
Syllables
ta-ra-tan-ta-riz-zai
Pronunciation
/ˌtaraˌtantariˈdzːaj/
Stress
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Morphemes
taratanta + izzai
The word 'taratantarizzai' is divided into six syllables: ta-ra-tan-ta-riz-zai. It's an onomatopoeic verb form with a root representing a drumming sound and a suffix indicating the 1st person singular imperfect indicative. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
To make a drumming sound; to imitate the sound of a drum.
I was drumming
“Da bambino, taratantarizzai con le pentole.”
“Mentre aspettava, taratantarizzai sul tavolo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'riz' in 'rizzai'.
Syllables
ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. tan — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. riz — Closed syllable, unstressed.. zai — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept within a single syllable.
- Reduplication of 'taratanta' does not affect syllabification. Geminate 'zz' is standard and doesn't alter syllable division.
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