circunnavegamos
Syllables
cir-cun-na-ve-ga-mos
Pronunciation
/siɾ.kun.na.βeˈɣa.mos/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
circun- + naveg- + -amos
The Spanish verb 'circunnavegamos' (we circumnavigate) is syllabified as cir-cun-na-ve-ga-mos, with stress on 'ga'. It's composed of the Latin prefix 'circun-', root 'naveg-', and suffix '-amos'. Syllable division follows standard Spanish rules, prioritizing vowel separation and consonant cluster breaking.
Definitions
- 1
To sail around; to circumnavigate.
We circumnavigate.
“Los exploradores circunnavegamos el globo.”
“Circunnavegamos la isla en un velero.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'ga', which is the penultimate syllable according to Spanish stress rules.
Syllables
cir — Open syllable, initial syllable.. cun — Open syllable, contains consonant cluster.. na — Open syllable.. ve — Open syllable.. ga — Stressed, closed syllable.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Vowels generally separate into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if the following vowel is part of a different morpheme.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Double Consonants
Double consonants are treated as a single consonant within a syllable.
- The consonant cluster 'circun-' requires careful application of the consonant cluster rule.
- The double 'n' does not affect syllable division, but influences pronunciation.
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