irreverenciando
Syllables
ir-re-ve-ren-ci-an-do
Pronunciation
/irreβeɾenˈθjando/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
ir- + rever- + -encia-ando
The word 'irreverenciando' is a gerund form of 'irreverenciar', divided into seven syllables: ir-re-ve-ren-ci-an-do. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ci'). It's composed of the prefix 'ir-', the root 'rever-', and the suffixes '-encia' and '-ando'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel-consonant separation and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Performing the act of disrespecting or showing irreverence.
Disrespecting, showing irreverence.
“Estaba irreverenciando las tradiciones.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ci').
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. re — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. ve — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure. 'b' pronounced as /β/.. ren — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. ci — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure. Castilian pronunciation.. an — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. do — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'ci' as /θi/ versus /si/ is a regional variation.
- The 'rr' cluster is always maintained within a syllable.
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