impronunciables
Syllables
im-pro-nun-cia-bles
Pronunciation
/im.pɾo.nun.ˈθja.βles/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
im- + pronunci- + -ables
The word 'impronunciables' is divided into five syllables: im-pro-nun-cia-bles. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cia'). It's formed from the prefix 'im-', the root 'pronunci-', and the suffix '-ables'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, with the 'nci' cluster being a notable exception.
Definitions
- 1
Not pronounceable; impossible to articulate.
Unpronounceable
“Estos nombres son casi impronunciables.”
“Los impronunciables de esta lengua son muchos.”
syn:inarticulableant:pronunciable
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cia'), following the rule for words ending in 's'.
Syllables
im — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pro — Open syllable, contains a rolled 'r' sound.. nun — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. cia — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains the 'ci' digraph.. bles — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are divided between vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Exception
The 'nci' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'im-' prefix is always part of the first syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' and 'e' (θ vs. s) do not affect syllabification.
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