espiritwaliθase
Syllables
es-pi-ri-twa-li-θa-se
Pronunciation
/es.pi.ɾi.twa.li.ˈθa.se/
Stress
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Morphemes
es- + piritual + izar-se
The word 'espiritualizase' is divided into seven syllables: es-pi-ri-twa-li-θa-se. The stress falls on the sixth syllable ('θa'). It's a verb formed from a Latin root with multiple suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard Spanish rules based on vowel nuclei and diphthong formation. Regional pronunciation of 'z' can affect the phonetic transcription but not the written syllable division.
Definitions
- 1
To spiritualize; to make spiritual; to imbue with spiritual qualities.
To spiritualize
“Intentaba espiritualizar su vida a través de la meditación.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('θa'), following the rule for words ending in a consonant other than 'n' or 's'.
Syllables
es — Open syllable, unstressed.. pi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. twa — Open syllable with diphthong, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. θa — Open syllable, stressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable contains one vowel sound.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (like 'ua') function as a single vowel nucleus within a syllable.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'z' (/θ/ in Spain, /s/ in Latin America).
- The reflexive pronoun '-se' is always a separate syllable.
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