contratrincheras
Syllables
con-tra-trin-che-ras
Pronunciation
/kontra.tɾin.t͡ʃe.ɾas/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
contra- + trinchera + -s
The word 'contratrincheras' is a Spanish noun meaning 'counter-trenches'. It is divided into five syllables: con-tra-trin-che-ras, with stress on the final syllable ('ras'). It's formed from the prefix 'contra-', the root 'trinchera', and the plural suffix '-s'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of open/closed syllables and consonant cluster treatment.
Definitions
- 1
Defensive earthworks constructed to oppose enemy trenches.
Counter-trenches, anti-trenches
“Los soldados construyeron contratrincheras para protegerse.”
ant:trincheras
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ras') because the word ends in a consonant. This follows the standard Spanish stress rule.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Closed syllable, unstressed.. trin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. che — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ras — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables beginning with a vowel are open.
Consonant-Final Syllable Rule
Syllables ending with a consonant are closed.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters (like 'tr' and 'ch') are generally maintained within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a consonant are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'tr' and 'ch' clusters are treated as single onsets.
- The word's length and multiple consonant clusters require careful application of the rules.
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