irreverenciabas
Syllables
ir-re-ve-ren-ci-a-bas
Pronunciation
/irreβeɾenˈθjaβas/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
ir- + rever- + -s
The word 'irreverenciabas' is a verb form divided into seven syllables (ir-re-ve-ren-ci-a-bas) with stress on the penultimate syllable. It follows standard Spanish syllabification rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant cluster resolution, and is derived from Latin roots.
Definitions
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Second-person singular imperfect subjunctive of 'irreverenciar'
You were disrespecting/would disrespect
“Si yo fuera tú, no irreverenciabas a tus mayores.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('ci') due to the general rule for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, initial syllable. re — Open syllable. ve — Open syllable. ren — Closed syllable. ci — Closed syllable, diphthong. a — Open syllable. bas — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken after the first vowel.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs remain within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variation in pronunciation of 'ci' (/θ/ vs. /s/)
- Trilled 'rr' sound
- Softening of 'b' and 'v' to /β/
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