Hyphenation ofresponsabilices

Linguistic Analysis of "responsabilices" (Spanish)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "responsabilices" is a Spanish verb conjugation (2nd person plural, present subjunctive of "responsabilizar"). It presents a complex syllable structure due to its length and consonant clusters. Pronunciation follows standard Spanish phonological rules, with clear vowel sounds and consistent consonant articulation.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Spanish syllabification rules, the word divides as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: re- (Latin, meaning "again," "back," or "thoroughly"). Function: Intensifier/Repetition.
• Root: sponsa- (Latin, meaning "responsibility," from sponsus "responsible"). Function: Core meaning of the verb.
• Suffix: -bil- (Latin, adjectival suffix meaning "able to be"). Function: Forms an adjective from the root.
• Suffix: -izar (Spanish, verb-forming suffix, often from Latin). Function: Creates a verb.
• Suffix: -es (Spanish, 2nd person plural present subjunctive ending). Function: Grammatical marker for person and mood.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: "li".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/res.pon.sa.βi.ˈli.θes/

6. Edge Case Review:

The "sp" cluster is a common initial consonant cluster in Spanish, and is syllabified as a single unit. The "ns" cluster is also common and remains within the same syllable. The final "es" is a typical Spanish ending and forms a syllable on its own.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Responsabilices" is exclusively a verb form. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To hold responsible, to make accountable.
• Translation: To hold you (plural, informal) responsible.
• Grammatical Category: Verb (present subjunctive, 2nd person plural)
• Synonyms: imputar, culpar, responsabilizar
• Antonyms: exculpar, absolver
• Examples:
  • "Os responsabilices de vuestros actos." (Be responsible for your actions.)
  • "Les responsabilices por los daños causados." (Hold them responsible for the damage caused.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• responsabilidad: re-spon-sa-bi-li-dad. Similar structure, but with a different ending. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in both.
• responsable: res-pon-sa-ble. Shorter, but shares the "responsa-" root. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• civilizar: si-bi-li-zar. Shares the "-bilizar" suffix. Stress on the antepenultimate syllable, demonstrating a difference in stress placement based on the preceding syllables.

10. Syllable Analysis Breakdown:

• res: /res/ - Open syllable. Rule: Initial consonant followed by a vowel.
• pon: /pon/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by a vowel.
• sa: /sa/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by a vowel.
• bi: /βi/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by a vowel.
• li: /li/ - Open, stressed syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by a vowel. Stress placement rule (penultimate syllable).
• ces: /θes/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by a vowel, ending in a consonant.

11. Special Considerations:

The "sp" cluster is treated as a single onset. The "ns" cluster is also treated as a single onset. The final "es" is a common ending and forms a syllable on its own.

12. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Initial Syllables: Every vowel initiates a new syllable.
• Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be broken by a vowel.
• Rule 3: Stress Placement: In words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's', stress falls on the penultimate syllable.