entorpecieremos
Syllables
en-tor-pe-cie-re-mos
Pronunciation
/en.toɾ.pe.θje.ɾe.mos/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + torp- + -ecieremos
The word 'entorpecieremos' is a Spanish verb meaning 'we will hinder'. It's syllabified as en-tor-pe-cie-re-mos, with stress on 'cie'. The morphemic structure includes the prefix 'en-', root 'torp-', and suffixes '-ecieremos'. The 'cier' cluster is a notable exception to consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
To hinder, obstruct, impede, or make difficult.
We will hinder/obstruct/impede.
“Las dificultades económicas entorpeceremos el progreso del proyecto.”
“No queremos entorpecer su trabajo.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'cie', following the rule that words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, unstressed.. tor — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. cie — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Separation
Syllables are generally separated by vowels (e.g., en-tor).
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up when possible, but certain clusters (like 'cier') remain intact due to phonetic cohesion.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'cier' cluster is an exception to the consonant cluster resolution rule due to historical and phonetic factors.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'll' (now often /ʝ/ or /ʒ/) might affect the phonetic realization but not the syllabification.
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