contraregueras
Syllables
con-tra-re-gue-ras
Pronunciation
/kontrareˈɣweɾas/
Stress
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Morphemes
contra- + reguera- + -s
The word 'contrarregueras' is a Spanish noun meaning 'setbacks' or 'obstacles'. It is divided into five syllables: con-tra-re-gue-ras, with stress on the final syllable ('ras'). It is formed from the prefix 'contra-', the root 'reguera-', and the suffix '-s'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish CV/VC rules and diphthong resolution.
Definitions
- 1
Obstacles or difficulties encountered while rowing against the current; figuratively, obstacles or setbacks in general.
Counter-currents, setbacks, obstacles.
“Los contrarregueras de la vida a veces parecen insuperables.”
“El equipo enfrentó muchos contrarregueras durante la competencia.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ras'), following the standard Spanish rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. gue — Syllable containing a diphthong, unstressed.. ras — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
When a consonant is followed by a vowel, they typically form a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, they typically form a syllable.
Diphthong Resolution
Diphthongs are treated as a single unit.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'rr' sound requires a trilled 'r' pronunciation.
- The diphthong 'ue' is treated as a single syllable unit.
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