enterneceriamos
Syllables
en-ter-ne-ce-ri-a-mos
Pronunciation
/enteɾneθeɾiˈamos/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + ternec- + -er
The word 'enterneceriamos' is a Spanish verb divided into seven syllables: en-ter-ne-ce-ri-a-mos. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ce'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'en-', root 'ternec-', and suffixes '-er', '-i-', and '-amos'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
We would tender/soften/make affectionate.
We would tender/soften/make affectionate.
“Si tuviéramos más tiempo, enterneceriamos a los niños con cuentos.”
“Enterneceriamos el ambiente con música suave.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ce') according to Spanish accentuation rules for words ending in a vowel.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. ce — Stressed, open syllable.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are formed around vowels. Each vowel typically initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Intervening Rule
Consonants between vowels are generally assigned to the following syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'r' in 'ter-' can sometimes be a syllable onset, but follows a vowel here.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /θ/ (as /s/) do not affect syllabification.
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