terrorizzeresti
Syllables
ter-ro-riz-ze-re-sti
Pronunciation
/ter.ro.rit.tsaˈre.sti/
Stress
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Morphemes
ter- + ror- + -izzeresti
The word 'terrorizzeresti' is syllabified as ter-ro-riz-ze-re-sti, with stress on 'riz'. It's a verb form derived from Latin roots, featuring the intensifying prefix 'ter-' and the verbal suffix '-izzare'. Syllabification follows standard Italian CV and C+C+V rules, with gemination of 'z' to avoid a single intervocalic consonant.
Definitions
- 1
To terrorize, to frighten intensely.
You would terrorize.
“Se avessi il potere, terrorizzeresti tutti i tuoi nemici.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('riz'). The stress pattern is typical for Italian verbs with the '-izzare' suffix.
Syllables
ter — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ro — Open syllable.. riz — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, geminated 'z'.. ze — Closed syllable.. re — Open syllable.. sti — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
A consonant followed by a vowel forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster + Vowel (C+C+V)
A consonant cluster preceding a vowel is generally kept together within the syllable.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant
Italian avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels, often leading to consonant doubling.
- Gemination of 'z' in 'riz' to avoid a single intervocalic consonant.
- Consistency of syllabification with verbs containing the '-izzare' suffix.
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