churriguerismos
The word 'churriguerismos' is divided into five syllables: chu-rri-gue-ri-smos. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. It's a noun derived from the Churriguera family and denotes the ornate style of Spanish Baroque architecture.
Definitions
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Characteristics or elements of the Churrigueresque style of Spanish Baroque architecture.
Churrigueresque features/elements
“Los churriguerismos de la fachada eran impresionantes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable (gue).
Syllables
chu — Open syllable with a consonant cluster onset.. rri — Open syllable with a trilled 'r' sound.. gue — Open syllable with a voiced velar fricative.. ri — Open syllable.. smos — Closed syllable with a consonant cluster coda.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable.
rr Rule
The 'rr' cluster is treated as a single consonant.
gu Rule
'gu' before 'e' or 'i' is pronounced /ɣ/.
- The 'rr' cluster requires treatment as a single sound.
- The 'gu' sequence before 'e' or 'i' is pronounced /ɣ/.
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