-onzolo

Italian

Etymology

Derived from an infix -onzo- + -olo (“diminutive suffix”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈon.t͡so.lo/, [ˈon̪t̪͡s̪ol̺o]
• Hyphenation: -ón‧zo‧lo

Suffix

-onzolo m

1. Used with nouns to express a diminutive and pejorative connotation

   ‎latte (“milk”) + ‎-onzolo → ‎lattonzolo (“suckling pig”)

Derived terms

Italian terms suffixed with -onzolo