ostensiblemente
Syllables
os-ten-si-ble-men-te
Pronunciation
/os.ten.si.βle.ˈmen.te/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
os + ten + mente
The word 'ostensiblemente' is an adverb formed by adding the suffix '-mente' to the adjective 'ostensible'. It is divided into six syllables: os-ten-si-ble-men-te, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'men'. The syllabification follows standard Spanish rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and the penultimate stress rule.
Definitions
- 1
In a clear, evident, or obvious manner.
Ostensibly, apparently, seemingly.
“Actuó ostensiblemente preocupado.”
“Se esforzó ostensiblemente por agradar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men').
Syllables
os — Open syllable, unstressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. ble — Closed syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, primary stress.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Closed Syllable Formation
Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in consonants (other than 'n' or 's') are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- No significant exceptions to standard Spanish syllabification rules.
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