Hyphenation ofsuperentendimos

Analysis of "superentendimos" (Spanish)

1. Pronunciation: The word "superentendimos" is pronounced /supere̞nte̞nˈdiimos/ in standard Spanish.

2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to Spanish orthographic rules, is: su-pe-ren-ten-di-mos.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: super- (Latin, meaning "above," "over," or "extra"). Function: Intensifier.
• Root: entend- (from entender - Latin intendere - "to understand"). Function: Core meaning of comprehension.
• Suffix: -imos (Spanish, 1st person plural preterite ending). Function: Indicates the verb tense and subject.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: ten.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /supere̞nte̞nˈdiimos/

6. Edge Case Review: Spanish syllable structure generally avoids consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables. However, the 'pr' cluster in 'super' is permissible. The 'nd' cluster in 'entend' is also acceptable.

7. Grammatical Role: "Superentendimos" is exclusively the first-person plural preterite (past) indicative form of the verb superentender (to fully understand, to comprehend thoroughly). There are no syllable division or stress shifts for other parts of speech as the word is a conjugated verb form.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To have fully understood something; to have comprehended thoroughly.
• Translation: We understood (fully/completely).
• Grammatical Category: Verb (1st person plural preterite indicative)
• Synonyms: comprendimos completamente, captamos totalmente.
• Antonyms: malentendimos, ignoramos.
• Examples:
  • "Superentendimos la explicación del profesor." (We fully understood the teacher's explanation.)
  • "Superentendimos la importancia del proyecto." (We fully understood the importance of the project.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• entendimos: en-ten-di-mos. Similar structure, stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
• comprendimos: com-pre-ndi-mos. Similar structure, stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
• supusimos: su-pu-si-mos. Similar structure, stress on the antepenultimate syllable.

The consistent stress pattern on the antepenultimate syllable in these words demonstrates a common feature of Spanish verb conjugations. The addition of the prefix super- doesn't alter the established stress pattern.

Syllable List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• su: /su/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant, ending in a vowel. No exceptions.
• pe: /pe/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant, ending in a vowel. No exceptions.
• ren: /ren/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by a vowel. Exception: 'pr' cluster is permissible at the beginning of a syllable.
• ten: /ten/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster. Stress falls here.
• di: /di/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant, ending in a vowel. No exceptions.
• mos: /mos/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster. No exceptions.

Division Rules Applied:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV): Syllables are divided between vowels. (e.g., su-pe-ren)
• Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they can be broken by a vowel. (e.g., nd in ten-di)
• Rule 3: Prefix/Root/Suffix: Syllable division respects morphemic boundaries.

Special Considerations:

• The 'pr' cluster in 'super' is a common exception to the rule against initial consonant clusters.
• The word is a conjugated verb form, so its syllable division is fixed.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Pronunciation of vowels can vary slightly between regions (e.g., /e/ vs. /ɛ/). However, this doesn't significantly affect syllable division.