ensombreceríais
Syllables
en-som-bre-ce-rí-ais
Pronunciation
/en.som.bɾe.θeˈɾi.ais/ or /en.som.bɾe.seˈɾi.ais/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
en + sombre + ce-rí-ais
The word 'ensombreceriais' is a verb in the imperfect subjunctive mood. It is divided into six syllables: en-som-bre-ce-rí-ais, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'rí'. The syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of open and closed syllables, consonant clusters, and stress placement. Regional variations affect the pronunciation of 'c'.
Definitions
- 1
To darken, to overshadow
To darken, to overshadow
“Ensombreceriais el ambiente con vuestras palabras.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'rí'.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, no stress.. som — Closed syllable, no stress.. bre — Open syllable, no stress.. ce — Open syllable, no stress. 'c' pronunciation varies regionally.. rí — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ais — Open syllable, no stress.
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in consonants are closed.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
- Pronunciation of 'c' before 'e' and 'i' varies regionally (Castilian vs. Latin American Spanish).
- The 'br' cluster is treated as a single onset.
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