irrefleksivamente
Syllables
ir-re-fle-ksi-va-men-te
Pronunciation
/ir.re.flek.si.βaˈmen.te/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
ir- + reflex- + -ivamente
The word 'irreflexivamente' is an adverb formed with the prefix 'ir-', root 'reflex-', and suffix '-ivamente'. It is divided into seven syllables: ir-re-fle-ksi-va-men-te, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, treating 'fl' as a unit and accounting for the pronunciation of 'x' and 'b'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking reflection or consideration; without thinking things through.
Irreflexively
“Actuó irreflexivamente y se arrepintió después.”
“No tomes decisiones irreflexivamente.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('re-'). This is due to the word ending in a consonant other than 'n' or 's'.
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable.. fle — Closed syllable, 'fl' treated as a unit.. ksi — Closed syllable, 'x' pronounced as /ks/.. va — Open syllable, 'b' pronounced as /β/.. men — Closed syllable.. te — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken up, but certain combinations (like 'fl') are treated as a single unit.
Final Consonant Rule
A single consonant at the end of a word typically closes the syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence, but doesn't directly dictate division.
- Pronunciation of 'x' as /ks/.
- Pronunciation of 'b' as /β/ in many dialects.
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