inflorescencias
Syllables
in-flo-res-cen-cias
Pronunciation
/in.flo.ɾeˈθen.θjas/ or /in.flo.ɾeˈsen.sjas/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + flores- + -cencias
The word 'inflorescencias' is divided into five syllables: in-flo-res-cen-cias. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cen'). It's a noun of Latin origin, meaning 'inflorescences'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel-consonant separation and penultimate stress placement. Regional pronunciation variations exist for the 'c' sound.
Definitions
- 1
Clusters of flowers on a plant.
Inflorescences
“Las inflorescencias de la magnolia eran impresionantes.”
“Estudió las diferentes formas de inflorescencias en la botánica.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cen') according to Spanish stress rules for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. flo — Open syllable, vowel-final.. res — Open syllable, consonant-final.. cen — Stressed syllable, consonant-final.. cias — Closed syllable, consonant cluster-final.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are divided between vowels, creating open syllables (e.g., flo-res).
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable (e.g., cias).
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' or 'e' (/θ/ in Castilian Spanish, /s/ in Latin American Spanish).
- The 'in-' prefix functions more as part of the root in this context than a separate negative element.
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