superficialidad
Syllables
su-per-fi-cial-i-dad
Pronunciation
/su.peɾ.fi.θja.liˈðað/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
super- + ficial- + -idad
The word 'superficialidad' is divided into six syllables: su-per-fi-cial-i-dad. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li'). It's a noun formed from a Latin prefix, root, and suffix, denoting a lack of depth or shallowness.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being superficial; shallowness, lack of depth.
Superficiality
“Su superficialidad era evidente en sus conversaciones.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable.. fi — Open syllable.. cial — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. dad — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms an open syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
A consonant cluster followed by a vowel forms a syllable.
Single Vowel Rule
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' varies regionally (/θ/ in Spain, /s/ in Latin America).
- No unusual syllabification challenges are present.
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