catequizariamos
Syllables
ca-te-qui-za-ri-a-mos
Pronunciation
/kate.ki.θa.ɾi.a.mos/
Stress
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Morphemes
cate- + quiz- + -izar-
The word 'catequizariamos' is syllabified into seven syllables: ca-te-qui-za-ri-a-mos. It's a verb in the imperfect subjunctive, first-person plural, meaning 'we would catechize'. Syllabification follows Spanish phonotactic rules, maximizing onsets and treating morphological units as a whole.
Definitions
- 1
To catechize; to instruct in the principles of Christian religion.
We would catechize.
“Si tuviéramos tiempo, catequizariamos a los nuevos miembros.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: *ri*.
Syllables
ca — Open syllable. Initial syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. te — Open syllable. Vowel followed by consonant.. qui — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by consonant cluster (qu).. za — Open syllable. Vowel followed by consonant. 'z' pronounced as /θ/ in most of Spain.. ri — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by consonant. Primary stress.. a — Open syllable. Single vowel.. mos — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by consonant cluster (ms).
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
The principle of maximizing onsets is applied, constrained by Spanish phonotactics.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllable division generally occurs before a consonant when it's followed by a vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they create an illegal onset.
Morphological Units
The imperfect subjunctive ending '-iamos' is treated as a single morphological unit.
- The pronunciation of 'z' as /θ/ or /s/ doesn't affect the syllabification.
- The 'qu' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification purposes.
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