transfigurareis
Syllables
trans-fi-gu-ra-re-is
Pronunciation
/transfiɣuɾaˈɾeis/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
trans- + figur- + -are-
The word 'transfigurareis' is a Spanish verb divided into six syllables: trans-fi-gu-ra-re-is. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('re'). It's formed from the Latin prefix 'trans-', root 'figur-', and Spanish suffixes '-are-' and '-eis'. Syllabification follows standard CV and VC rules, with penultimate stress applying due to the vowel ending.
Definitions
- 1
To transform, reshape, or alter the appearance or nature of something.
To transfigure
“La magia puede transfigurar objetos comunes en cosas extraordinarias.”
“El artista transfiguró el paisaje en una obra de arte.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('re') according to the general rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. fi — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. gu — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ra — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. re — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. is — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are divided after a consonant when followed by a vowel.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided before a consonant when preceded by a vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'g' before 'u' is pronounced as a velar fricative /ɣ/ in standard Spanish.
- The 'r' is a tapped or trilled 'r' depending on the dialect.
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