descalabraduras
Syllables
des-ca-la-bra-du-ras
Pronunciation
/des.ka.la.βɾaˈðu.ɾas/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + calabr- + -aduras
The word 'descalabraduras' is a Spanish noun meaning 'scratches'. It is divided into six syllables: des-ca-la-bra-du-ras, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'des-', the root 'calabr-', and the suffix '-aduras'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, allowing consonant clusters within syllables.
Definitions
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Scratches, scrapes, gashes, abrasions.
Scratches, scrapes, gashes
“Tenía muchas descalabraduras en las rodillas después de la caída.”
“El coche sufrió varias descalabraduras durante el accidente.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('du'). This is standard for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ca — Open syllable, contains the root vowel.. la — Open syllable, part of the root.. bra — Open syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. du — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. ras — Closed syllable, final syllable, contains the final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Vowels between consonants are separated into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'br' cluster is a common exception to strict consonant separation rules.
- The 'd' between vowels is always pronounced and doesn't create a syllable break.
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