transusustanciare
Syllables
trans-u-sus-tan-cia-re
Pronunciation
/tɾansusstanθjaˈɾe/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
trans- + sustancia- + -are
The word 'transustanciare' is a verb divided into six syllables: trans-u-sus-tan-cia-re. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cia'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'trans-', the root 'sustancia-', and the infinitive suffix '-are'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish vowel and consonant cluster rules, with the 'ci' digraph requiring special pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
To transubstantiate; to change one substance into another, especially in a religious context.
To transubstantiate
“El sacerdote transustancia el pan y el vino.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cia').
Syllables
trans — Closed syllable with 'tr' consonant cluster.. u — Open syllable.. sus — Closed syllable.. tan — Closed syllable.. cia — Closed syllable, 'ci' pronounced as /θja/.. re — Open, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel typically forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets or codas unless they violate Spanish phonotactics.
Digraph Rule
Digraphs like 'ci' have specific pronunciations that affect syllabification.
Stress Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
- The 'ci' digraph before 'a' is pronounced as /θja/.
- The 'st' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster in Spanish.
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