gentilizariamos
Syllables
gen-ti-li-za-ria-mos
Pronunciation
/xen.ti.li.θa.ˈɾja.mos/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
gentil + izaríamos
The word 'gentilizariamos' is a complex Spanish verb form meaning 'we would refine'. It is syllabified as gen-ti-li-za-ria-mos, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the root 'gentil' (gentle) with the suffixes '-izar' (to make) and '-íamos' (conditional).
Definitions
- 1
To refine, to civilize, to make more gentle or courteous.
We would refine/civilize/make gentle.
“Si tuviéramos más tiempo, gentilizariamos sus modales.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ria' (fifth syllable).
Syllables
gen — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. za — Open syllable.. ria — Stressed syllable, closed syllable.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Separation
Vowels between consonants are separated into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters, especially those including liquid consonants, are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'g' before 'e' and 'i' is pronounced as /x/. The 'z' pronunciation varies regionally (/θ/ in Spain, /s/ in Latin America).
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