existencialista
Syllables
ex-is-ten-cia-lis-ta
Pronunciation
/exis.ten.θjaˈlis.ta/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ex- + isten- + -cial-ista
The word 'existencialista' is divided into six syllables: ex-is-ten-cia-lis-ta. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lis'). It's morphologically complex, with Latin-derived prefixes and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel-initial syllables and consonant-vowel division.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of existentialism.
Existentialist
“El filósofo era un existencialista reconocido.”
- 1
A person who adheres to the principles of existentialism.
Existentialist
“La literatura existencialista explora la libertad y la responsabilidad.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lis').
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial syllable.. is — Open syllable.. ten — Closed syllable.. cia — Open syllable, 'c' pronounced as /θ/ in Spain.. lis — Closed, stressed syllable.. ta — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables begin with vowels.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are divided between consonants and vowels.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in consonants are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' or 'e' varies between Spain (/θ/) and Latin America (/s/).
- The 'exis' sequence doesn't deviate from standard syllabification rules.
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