incomparecencia
Syllables
in-com-pa-re-cen-cia
Pronunciation
/in.kom.pa.ɾeˈθen.θja/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + comparec- + -encia
The word 'incomparecencia' is a noun with six syllables divided as 'in-com-pa-re-cen-cia'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'in-', the root 'comparec-', and the suffix '-encia'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, with considerations for the 'sc' cluster and regional pronunciation variations.
Definitions
- 1
The act of not appearing, especially in a legal context.
Non-appearance, absence (in court).
“La incomparecencia del acusado retrasó el juicio.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cen'), following the rule for words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. com — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. pa — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. re — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. cen — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. cia — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-to-Vowel Division
Syllables are separated between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel Division
If a single consonant is between two vowels, it usually joins the following vowel.
- The 'sc' cluster pronunciation varies regionally (Spain vs. Latin America).
- The pronunciation of 'c' before 'e' or 'i' varies regionally (Spain /θ/ vs. Latin America /s/).
- The 'r' is a tap, not a trill in the 're' syllable.
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