desinficionaria
Syllables
des-in-fi-cio-na-ria
Pronunciation
/desin.fi.θjo.na.ˈɾja/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + infec- + -cionaria
The Spanish word 'desinficionaria' (disinfection facility) is divided into six syllables: des-in-fi-cio-na-ria, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable ('fi'). It follows standard Spanish syllabification rules based on vowel-consonant sequences and is derived from Latin roots. Regional pronunciation variations exist for the 'c' sound.
Definitions
- 1
A place or agent dedicated to disinfection.
Disinfectant (place/agent), Disinfection facility.
“La desinficionaria se encarga de esterilizar el material médico.”
“Trabajo en una desinficionaria especializada en hospitales.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('fi'). Spanish words ending in vowels are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable unless an accent mark indicates otherwise.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. in — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. fi — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant. Stressed syllable.. cio — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant-consonant.. na — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. ria — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant creates a closed syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' or 'e' as /θ/ (in most of Spain) or /s/ (in Latin America) is a regional variation.
- The 'r' sound can be a tap/flap or a trill depending on position and regional accent.
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