Hyphenation ofcontrarregueras

Analysis of "contrarregueras" (Spanish)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "contrarregueras" is a relatively complex Spanish word. It's formed through prefixation and suffixation around a root. Pronunciation involves careful attention to the 'rr' and the vowel sequences.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Spanish syllabification rules, the word breaks down as follows (using only original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: contra- (Latin origin, meaning 'against', 'opposite'). Morphological function: negation/opposition.
• Root: reguera- (from reguero, Latin regarius meaning 'one who rows', related to remero 'rower'). Morphological function: core meaning related to rowing or a stream.
• Suffix: -s (Spanish inflectional suffix). Morphological function: plural marker.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (second to last). This is the standard rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' in Spanish.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kontrareˈɣweɾas/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'rr' represents a trilled 'r' sound, which is a characteristic feature of Spanish phonology. The vowel sequence 'ue' is a diphthong.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Contrarregueras" functions as a noun, specifically a plural noun. The syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical role.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Obstacles or difficulties encountered while rowing against the current; figuratively, obstacles or setbacks in general.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (plural)
• Translation: Counter-currents, setbacks, obstacles.
• Synonyms: obstáculos, dificultades, contratiempos
• Antonyms: facilidades, ayudas
• Examples:
  • "Los contrarregueras de la vida a veces parecen insuperables." (The setbacks of life sometimes seem insurmountable.)
  • "El equipo enfrentó muchos contrarregueras durante la competencia." (The team faced many obstacles during the competition.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "contrarreloj" (against the clock): con-tra-re-loj. Similar prefix contra-, but different root and ending. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• "desarreglos" (disarrangements): des-a-rre-glos. Different prefix, but similar suffix -s. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• "contratiempos" (setbacks): con-tra-tiem-pos. Similar prefix contra-, similar stress pattern.

The syllable structure in "contrarregueras" is consistent with these words in terms of vowel-consonant alternation and stress placement. The 'rr' in "contrarregueras" creates a longer consonant cluster, which is a common feature in Spanish.

10. Syllable Breakdown with Rules & Exceptions:

11. Division Rules Applied:

• Rule 1: Consonant-Vowel (CV): When a consonant is followed by a vowel, they typically form a syllable (e.g., "con", "tra", "ras").
• Rule 2: Vowel-Consonant (VC): When a vowel is followed by a consonant, they typically form a syllable (e.g., "re").
• Rule 3: Diphthong Resolution: Diphthongs (two vowels in the same syllable) are treated as a single unit (e.g., "gue").
• Rule 4: Penultimate Stress: Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.

12. Special Considerations:

The 'rr' sound requires a trilled 'r' pronunciation, which is a distinctive feature of Spanish. The diphthong 'ue' is treated as a single syllable unit.

13. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the standard pronunciation is /kontrareˈɣweɾas/, some regional variations might exist in the pronunciation of the 'r' sounds. However, these variations generally do not affect the syllable division.