espiritualzare
Syllables
es-pi-ri-tual-za-re
Pronunciation
/es.pi.ɾi.twa.li.θaˈɾe/
Stress
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Morphemes
es- + piritual + -izar-e
The word 'espiritualizare' is divided into six syllables: es-pi-ri-tual-za-re. The stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tual'). It's a verb formed from a Latin root with Spanish suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard Spanish vowel-initial and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
To imbue with spiritual qualities; to make spiritual.
To spiritualize
“Intentaban espiritualizar la vida cotidiana.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tual') because the word ends in a vowel and does not have a written accent mark.
Syllables
es — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. pi — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. tual — Closed syllable, stressed.. za — Open syllable.. re — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel sound initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters (like 'sp') are generally maintained within a single syllable if pronounceable.
Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel without a written accent mark are stressed on the antepenultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'z' as /θ/ (in Spain) or /s/ (in Latin America) doesn't affect the syllabification.
- The 'r' sound can be a tap or trill depending on the dialect.
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