enorgulleciendo
Syllables
en-or-gu-lle-cien-do
Pronunciation
/en.oɾ.ɣuˈʎe.θjen.do/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
en- + orgull- + -eciendo
The word 'enorgulleciendo' is a Spanish gerund divided into six syllables: en-or-gu-lle-cien-do. Stress falls on 'cien'. It's formed from the prefix 'en-', root 'orgull-', and suffix '-eciendo'. Syllable division follows standard Spanish rules of open and closed syllables, with regional variations in pronunciation affecting the sounds /ʎ/ and /θ/.
Definitions
- 1
The act of making someone proud; priding.
Making proud, priding.
“Está enorgulleciendo a sus padres con sus logros.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cien').
Syllables
en — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. or — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. gu — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. lle — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. cien — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant, stressed.. do — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken between vowels.
Stress Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
- Pronunciation of 'll' and 'c' before 'i' varies regionally.
- The 'r' sound can be tapped or trilled depending on the speaker and region.
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