insensiblemente
Syllables
in-sen-si-ble-men-te
Pronunciation
/in.sen.si.ble.ˈmen.te/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + sensible + -mente
The word 'insensiblemente' is an adverb formed with the prefix 'in-', root 'sensible', and suffix '-mente'. It is divided into six syllables: in-sen-si-ble-men-te, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel separation and consonant cluster retention.
Definitions
- 1
Without feeling; unfeelingly.
Insensibly, unfeelingly
“Asintió insensiblemente a la noticia.”
- 2
Without realizing; unknowingly.
Unknowingly
“Se comportó insensiblemente ante el dolor ajeno.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('men'). This is due to the word ending in a consonant other than 'n' or 's'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. sen — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. si — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. ble — Closed syllable, consonant cluster + vowel. men — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. te — Open syllable, consonant-vowel
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Separation
Syllables are separated at vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Retention
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The -mente suffix is a common adverbial marker in Spanish, and its syllabification is consistent.
- No unusual syllabification challenges are present.
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