tergiversabamos
Syllables
ter-gi-ver-sa-ba-mos
Pronunciation
/ter.xi.βeɾˈsa.βa.mos/
Stress
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Morphemes
ter- + giverse- + -abamos
The word 'tergiversabamos' is a Spanish verb divided into six syllables: ter-gi-ver-sa-ba-mos. It's derived from Latin roots and features a primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel and consonant separation.
Definitions
- 1
To equivocate, prevaricate, or be evasive; to change one's mind frequently.
To equivocate, to waffle, to backpedal.
“El político tergiversaba sus promesas.”
“Siempre tergiversaban la verdad.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ba').
Syllables
ter — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gi — Open syllable, 'g' pronounced as /x/ before 'i'.. ver — Open syllable, 'v' between vowels.. sa — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ba — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Separation
Vowels between consonants are separated into different syllables.
Single Consonant Rule
A single consonant between two vowels goes with the following vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'g' before 'i' is pronounced as /x/.
- The 'b' sound can sometimes be weakened in rapid speech.
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