consternaciones
Syllables
cons-ter-na-cio-nes
Pronunciation
/kons.teɾ.naˈθjo.nes/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
con- + stern- + -ación-es
The word 'consternaciones' is divided into five syllables: cons-ter-na-cio-nes. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na'). It's a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'consternations'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules regarding consonant clusters and vowel-consonant-vowel patterns.
Definitions
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Intense dismay, consternation, or shock.
Consternations
“Las noticias causaron grandes consternaciones en la comunidad.”
“Sus consternaciones eran evidentes en su rostro.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('na'), following the rule for words ending in 'n' or 's'.
Syllables
cons — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'st'. ter — Closed syllable, 'r' is a tap. na — Open syllable, stressed syllable. cio — Closed syllable, 'c' pronounced as /θ/ in Castilian Spanish. nes — Closed syllable, plural marker
Word Parts
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Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters ('st', 'rn') are maintained within syllables if phonotactically permissible.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are formed around vowels, with consonants dividing between them.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable if no written accent mark is present.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'c' before 'e' and 'i' (/θ/ vs. /s/) do not affect syllabification.
- The 'st' and 'rn' clusters are common and permissible in Spanish phonotactics.
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