desesperaciones
Syllables
des-es-pe-ra-ciones
Pronunciation
/des.es.pe.ɾaˈθjo.nes/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + esper- + -aciones
The Spanish noun 'desesperaciones' (desperations) is divided into five syllables: des-es-pe-ra-ciones, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'des-', root 'esper-', and suffix '-aciones', following standard Spanish syllabification and stress rules.
Definitions
- 1
Plural form of 'desesperación' (desperation). A state of hopelessness and loss of courage.
Desperations
“Sus desesperaciones eran evidentes.”
“Superó todas sus desesperaciones con valentía.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ciones').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. es — Open syllable.. pe — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. ciones — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Vowel-Consonant Syllabification
Syllables are generally formed around vowels, with consonants following the vowel belonging to that syllable.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split, but digraphs and affricates are kept together.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' or 'e' varies regionally (/θ/ in Spain, /s/ in Latin America).
- The 'r' is a single tap consonant.
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