desconcertadura
Syllables
des-con-cer-ta-du-ra
Pronunciation
/deskonθeɾtaˈðuɾa/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
des- + concert- + -adura
The word 'desconcertadura' is divided into six syllables: des-con-cer-ta-du-ra. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('du'). It's a noun formed from a Latin root with a negative prefix and a nominalizing suffix. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of consonant-vowel grouping and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
A state of confusion, disorientation, or disturbance of mind.
Disconcertment, confusion, dismay
“La noticia le causó una profunda desconcertadura.”
“Su comportamiento causó desconcertadura entre los presentes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('du'). The stress pattern is typical for Spanish words ending in vowels.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. con — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. cer — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant.. ta — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. du — Open syllable, consonant-vowel, stressed.. ra — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.
Word Parts
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Consonant + Vowel
Syllables are typically formed around a vowel, with any preceding consonants belonging to that syllable.
Vowel + Consonant
If a vowel is followed by a consonant within a word, the consonant is usually attached to the following vowel to form a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel (a, e, i, o, u), *n*, or *s* are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'c' before 'e' and 'i' as /θ/ is a phonological rule, not a syllabification issue.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'd' between vowels may occur, but do not affect syllabification.
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