alcantarillarias
Syllables
al-can-ta-ri-lla-rias
Pronunciation
/al.kan.ta.ɾi.ˈʎa.ɾjas/
Stress
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Morphemes
al- + cantar + -ill-
The word 'alcantarillarias' is divided into six syllables: al-can-ta-ri-lla-rias. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ri'. The word is morphologically complex, with Arabic and Latin roots and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, prioritizing vowel-ending syllables and resolving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Third-person plural imperfect subjunctive of 'alcantarillar'.
They would drain/sewer.
“Si tuviéramos los recursos, alcantarillaríamos toda la ciudad.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ri') as the word ends in a vowel.
Syllables
al — Open syllable, unstressed.. can — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Stressed syllable, penultimate stress.. lla — Open syllable, unstressed.. rias — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables generally end in vowels. Consonants are assigned to the following vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable when the word ends in a vowel, 'n', or 's'.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken to create valid syllables, prioritizing vowel-consonant sequences.
- The 'll' digraph is treated as a single phoneme /ʎ/ in many dialects.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'll' may exist.
- The 'r' sound can be tapped or trilled depending on position and dialect.
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