perfeccionaseis
Syllables
per-fe-cci-o-na-se-is
Pronunciation
/peɾfeθjoˈnaseis/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
per- + fec- + -cionaseis
The word 'perfeccionaseis' is the 2nd person plural present subjunctive of 'perfeccionar'. It is divided into seven syllables: per-fe-cci-o-na-se-is, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, derived from Latin roots and suffixes. Regional variations exist in the pronunciation of 'cc'.
Definitions
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The 2nd person plural present subjunctive of the verb 'perfeccionar'.
(you all) perfect
“Si perfeccionaseis vuestras habilidades, tendríais más éxito.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-cion-') due to the written accent on the 'i'.
Syllables
per — Open syllable, initial consonant.. fe — Open syllable.. cci — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. o — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable.. is — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-initial Syllable Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a single syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable if no written accent indicates otherwise.
- The pronunciation of 'cc' as /θ/ or /k/ is a significant regional variation.
- The reflexive pronoun '-se' is always cliticized to the verb.
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