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tranquillizzarmi

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

5 syllables
16 characters
Italian
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5syllables

tranquilizzarmi

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

tra-nqui-liz-zar-mi

Pronunciation

/tran.kwil.lit.tsar.mi/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

tran- + quill- + -izzarmi

The word 'tranquillizzarmi' is a complex Italian verb formed through prefixation, root modification, and suffixation. It is divided into five syllables: tra-nqui-liz-zar-mi, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The geminate 'll' and 'zz' clusters are key features of its phonological structure.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To calm oneself down, to reassure oneself.

    To calm myself down, to reassure myself.

    “Ho bisogno di tranquillizzarmi prima dell'esame.”

    “Cerco di tranquillizzarmi con la meditazione.”

    syn:RassicurarmiTranquillarsi
    ant:AgitarsiTurbarsi

Stress pattern

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

Syllables

5
tra/tra/
nqui/ŋkwi/
liz/lits/
zar/tsar/
mi/mi/

tra — Open syllable, initial syllable.. nqui — Closed syllable, contains the digraph 'qu'.. liz — Closed syllable, contains the geminate consonant 'll'. zar — Closed syllable, contains the 'zz' cluster.. mi — Open syllable, final syllable, reflexive pronoun.

Word Parts

pre

tran-

From Latin 'trans-', meaning 'across, through'. Intensifier.

root

quill-

From Latin 'quilla', meaning 'calm'. Modified to 'qui' due to following consonant cluster.

suf

-izzarmi

Combination of '-izzare' (Latin '-izare', to make) and '-mi' (reflexive pronoun).

Similar Words

tra­nquil­li­tàci­vi­liz­za­reu­ti­liz­za­re

Open Syllable Rule

Syllables ending in vowels are open.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.

Geminate Consonant Rule

Geminate consonants generally belong to the following syllable.

  • The geminate 'll' and 'zz' clusters require careful consideration in pronunciation and syllabification.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality in unstressed syllables are minimal.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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