irrespetuosidad
Syllables
i-rres-pe-tu-o-si-dad
Pronunciation
/ir.res.pe.tu.o.siˈðað/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
ir- + respet- + -uosidad
The word 'irrespetuosidad' is divided into six syllables: i-rres-pe-tu-o-si-dad. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('si'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'ir-', the root 'respet-', and the suffix '-uosidad', denoting the quality of being disrespectful.
Definitions
- 1
Lack of respect; rudeness; discourtesy.
Disrespectfulness
“Su irrespetuosidad fue inaceptable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('si'). This is typical for Spanish words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
i-rres — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. pe-tu — Open syllable, vowel-initial, contains a diphthong.. o-si — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. dad — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllable division occurs before each vowel sound.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are kept together within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
- The prefix 'ir-' is always a separate syllable.
- The suffix '-uosidad' is a complex suffix, but its internal structure doesn't affect the overall syllabification.
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