dactilografiare
Syllables
da-c-ti-lo-gra-fia-re
Pronunciation
/dak.ti.lo.ɣɾa.ˈfja.ɾe/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
dactilo- + grafo- + -are
The word 'dactilografiare' is divided into six syllables: da-c-ti-lo-gra-fia-re. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a verb formed from Greek and Latin roots, meaning 'to type'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, with the 'ct' cluster being a notable exception.
Definitions
- 1
To type; to operate a typewriter or keyboard.
To type
“Ella sabe dactilografiar muy rápido.”
“Necesito dactilografiar este documento.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('fia'), following the standard rule for Spanish infinitives ending in -ar, -er, or -ir.
Syllables
da — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. c-ti — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'ct'. lo — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. gra — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. fia — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are generally divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are usually kept together within a syllable.
Specific Clusters
Certain consonant clusters (like 'ct') are treated as single units for syllabification.
- The 'ct' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'll' do not affect syllabification.
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