engolondrinando
Syllables
en-go-lon-dri-nan-do
Pronunciation
/en.ɡo.lon.dɾiˈnan.do/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
en- + golondrina- + -ando
The word 'engolondrinando' is a Spanish gerund formed from the root 'golondrina' (swallow) with the prefixes 'en-' and the suffix '-ando'. It is divided into six syllables: en-go-lon-dri-nan-do, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'nan'. The syllabification follows standard Spanish rules regarding consonant-vowel patterns and permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act of swallowing quickly and repeatedly, like a swallow bird. Figuratively, gulping something down.
Gulping, swallowing (like a swallow)
“Estaba engolondrinando la sopa porque tenía mucha prisa.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nan').
Syllables
en — Open syllable, initial syllable.. go — Open syllable.. lon — Closed syllable.. dri — Closed syllable with consonant cluster 'dr'. nan — Closed, stressed syllable.. do — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are generally formed around a vowel, with consonants preceding or following it.
Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
In words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's', the stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ndr' cluster is a valid sequence in Spanish, though less common.
- No significant morphological anomalies.
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