correspondiente
Syllables
co-rres-pon-dien-te
Pronunciation
/ko.res.ponˈdjen.te/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
cor- + respond- + -iente
The word 'correspondiente' is an adjective/noun of Latin origin, syllabified as co-rres-pon-dien-te with stress on 'dien'. Its structure follows standard Spanish syllabification rules, with a trilled 'r' and a diphthong in the stressed syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A person who reports news from a foreign location.
Correspondent
“Nuestro corresponsal en Londres envió un informe.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dien'), as per Spanish accentuation rules for words ending in a vowel.
Syllables
co — Open syllable, initial syllable.. rres — Closed syllable, containing a trilled 'rr' sound.. pon — Closed syllable, standard consonant-vowel structure.. dien — Closed syllable, containing the diphthong 'ie' and stressed.. te — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Diphthong
Diphthongs are kept within the same syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'rr' represents a trilled 'r' sound, a distinctive feature of Spanish phonology.
- Potential regional variations in the pronunciation of 'd' (e.g., as 'θ' in some parts of Spain).
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Spanish
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.