intransigencias
Syllables
in-tran-si-gen-cias
Pronunciation
/in.tran.siˈxen.θjas/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + transig- + -encias
The word 'intransigencias' is divided into five syllables: in-tran-si-gen-cias. The stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gen'). It's a noun formed from a Latin root with a prefix and suffixes indicating negation and abstract noun formation, respectively. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules regarding consonant clusters, vowel sequences, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being uncompromising, inflexible, or unwilling to yield.
Intransigences
“Sus intransigencias dificultaron la negociación.”
“Mostró sus intransigencias desde el principio.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gen'), following the rule for words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. tran — Closed syllable, unstressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. gen — Closed syllable, stressed.. cias — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up, with each consonant initiating a new syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically separated into individual syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in consonants (other than 'n' or 's') are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Orthographic Syllabification
Syllables are divided based on the written form of the word.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of the rules.
- The presence of the prefix 'in-' and the suffix '-encias' contribute to the word's overall structure and syllabification.
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