tergiversasemos
Syllables
ter-gi-ver-sa-se-mos
Pronunciation
/ter.xi.βeɾˈsa.se.mos/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ter- + giverse- + -asemos
The word 'tergiversasemos' is a complex Spanish verb form. It is syllabified as ter-gi-ver-sa-se-mos, with stress on the fourth syllable ('sa'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'ter-', root 'giverse-', and suffixes '-asemos'. The pronunciation involves palatalization of 'g' and potential variation in the 'v' sound.
Definitions
- 1
To equivocate, prevaricate, or go back on one's word.
To equivocate, prevaricate.
“Si hubiéramos sabido la verdad, no lo hubiéramos tergiversado.”
“Los políticos a menudo tergiversan los hechos para obtener apoyo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sa'), following the rule for words ending in a vowel.
Syllables
ter — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gi — Open syllable, 'g' pronounced as /x/.. ver — Open syllable, 'v' pronounced as /β/.. sa — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. se — Open syllable.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority hierarchy, but often remain within a syllable if common.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'g' before 'i' as /x/.
- Pronunciation of 'v' as /β/ or /b/ in some regions.
- The sequence 'vers' requires careful consideration of the 'v' and 's' sounds.
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