desgualdrajases
Syllables
des-gua-ldra-ja-ses
Pronunciation
/des.ɣwal.dɾa.xa.ses/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + igual- + -draj-
The Spanish word 'desgualdrajases' (meaning 'disproportions') is divided into syllables as des-gua-ldra-ja-ses, with stress on the fourth syllable. It's morphologically complex, built from the prefix 'des-', root 'igual-', suffix '-draj-', and plural marker '-es'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, though the suffix '-draj-' is unusual.
Definitions
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Disproportions, inequalities, or imbalances. Specifically, it refers to a state of being uneven or unequal in a complex or multifaceted way.
Disproportions, inequalities, imbalances
“Las desgualdrajases económicas son un problema grave.”
“Se deben corregir las desgualdrajases sociales.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ja'), following the rule that words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, unstressed.. gua — Open syllable, unstressed.. ldra — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ja — Open syllable, stressed.. ses — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Vowels between consonants are generally separated (e.g., gua).
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are separated based on sonority (e.g., des-gua).
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The suffix '-draj-' is a relatively uncommon formation, and its syllabification might be debated, but the proposed division adheres to standard rules.
- The 'j' sound (/x/) can have slight regional variations in pronunciation.
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