irreverenciaria
Syllables
ir-re-ve-ren-ci-a-ria
Pronunciation
/irreβeɾenθjaˈɾja/
Stress
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Morphemes
ir- + reverenci- + -aria
The Spanish adjective 'irreverenciaria' (irreverent) is syllabified as ir-re-ve-ren-ci-a-ria, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'ir-', root 'reverenci-', and suffix '-aria', following standard Spanish syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.
Irreverent (feminine singular)
“Su actitud irreverenciaria ofendió a todos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls 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, 'b' becomes /β/. ren — Closed syllable, consonant cluster maintained. ci — Open syllable, stressed, 'c' becomes /θ/. a — Open syllable. ria — Closed syllable
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally begin with vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up unless they form a common phonological unit.
Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'r' can vary regionally.
- The 'c' before 'i' is pronounced as /θ/ in most of Spain, but as /s/ in Latin America.
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