desalinizadores
Syllables
de-sa-li-ni-za-do-res
Pronunciation
/desali.ni.θaˈðo.ɾes/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
des- + saliniz- + -a-dor-es
The word 'desalinizadores' is divided into seven syllables: de-sa-li-ni-za-do-res. It's a noun formed through prefixation ('des-'), a root ('saliniz-'), and suffixation ('-a-dor-es'). The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'), following standard Spanish stress rules. The word's structure is consistent with other similar Spanish nouns.
Definitions
- 1
Machines or systems used to remove salt from water.
Desalinators
“Las plantas desalinizadoras son esenciales en regiones áridas.”
“Se invirtió en nuevos desalinizadores para aumentar el suministro de agua potable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'). This is consistent with the general rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. do — Open syllable, unstressed.. res — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are generally formed around vowels, with each vowel typically forming the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to pronounceability and phonotactic constraints.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'z' and 'd' between vowels as /θ/ and /ð/ respectively is a common feature of Peninsular Spanish, but doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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