superentendidos
Syllables
su-pe-ren-ten-di-dos
Pronunciation
/su.pe.ɾen.tenˈdi.ðos/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
super- + entend- + -idos
The word 'superentendidos' is divided into six syllables: su-pe-ren-ten-di-dos. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'entend-', and the suffix '-idos'. The stress falls on the fifth syllable ('di'). Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel-consonant separation and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
Overly knowledgeable, conceited in one's understanding, or presumptuous.
Overly understood, super-understanding, conceited.
“Los estudiantes superentendidos a menudo interrumpen la clase.”
“No seas superentendido, todos tenemos algo que aprender.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('di'), the antepenultimate syllable, according to the standard Spanish stress rule for words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's'.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, unstressed.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. ren — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ten — Closed syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, stressed.. dos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Stress Rule
Words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the antepenultimate syllable.
Prefix Rule
Prefixes are generally treated as a single prosodic unit, but syllables within the prefix are still distinct.
- The 'super-' prefix is relatively stable in Spanish syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the realization of /ɾ/ (tap) vs. /r/ (trill), but not the syllable division.
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