irreverenciaban
Syllables
ir-re-ve-ren-cia-ban
Pronunciation
/irreβeɾenθjaˈβan/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
ir- + reverenci- + -aban
The word 'irreverenciaban' is a verb form divided into six syllables: ir-re-ve-ren-cia-ban. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cia'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'ir-', the root 'reverenci-', and the suffix '-aban'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, considering vowel-consonant combinations and sonorant consonants.
Definitions
- 1
To show disrespect, to act irreverently, to disregard proper respect.
To disrespect, to show irreverence.
“Los jóvenes irreverenciaban las tradiciones.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cia').
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, vowel followed by a single consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by a single consonant.. ve — Open syllable, vowel followed by a single consonant. 'b' is pronounced as /β/.. ren — Closed syllable, sonorant consonant 'r' followed by a consonant and vowel.. cia — Closed syllable, digraph 'ci' representing /θ/ followed by a vowel.. ban — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Sonorant Rule
Sonorant consonants (l, r, m, n) can often be attached to the following vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority hierarchy.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Initial 'irr' cluster is common in Spanish derived from Latin prefixes.
- The 'ren' sequence requires applying the sonorant rule.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'ci' (as /s/ or /θ/).
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