horripilaciones
Syllables
ho-rri-pi-la-cio-nes
Pronunciation
/o.ri.pi.la.ˈθjo.nes/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
horri- + pil- + -aciones
Horripilaciones is a six-syllable Spanish noun with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard rules of vowel separation, consonant cluster maintenance, and penultimate stress. It's derived from Latin roots and describes a feeling of dread or revulsion.
Definitions
- 1
The act or result of one's hair standing on end due to fear, cold, or other strong emotion; a feeling of revulsion or dread.
Horripilations
“Sintió horripilaciones al escuchar la historia.”
“La película le provocó horripilaciones.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cio'). The stress pattern is typical for Spanish words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' without a written accent.
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, unstressed.. rri — Closed syllable, unstressed. 'rr' remains together.. pi — Open syllable, unstressed.. la — Open syllable, unstressed.. cio — Closed syllable, stressed. 'c' pronounced as /θ/ in Castilian Spanish.. nes — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Separation
Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' without a written accent mark are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'rr' cluster is always treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The 'pil' sequence is a common and straightforward combination.
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