deslechuguilles
Syllables
des-le-chu-gui-lles
Pronunciation
/desle.ʧuˈɣi.ʎes/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + lechuga + -illes
The word 'deslechuguilles' is a noun composed of the prefix 'des-', the root 'lechuga', and the suffix '-illes'. It is divided into five syllables: des-le-chu-gui-lles, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, with considerations for consonant clusters and regional pronunciation variations.
Definitions
- 1
Small pieces or remnants of lettuce; lettuce scraps.
Lettuce scraps, lettuce bits.
“Después de hacer la ensalada, quedaron unos deslechuguilles en el fondo del bol.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gui'). This follows the standard Spanish rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. le — Open syllable.. chu — Closed syllable, affricate 'ch'.. gui — Open syllable, 'g' before 'u' is /ɣ/.. lles — Closed syllable, 'll' and 's' cluster.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up, but common prefixes and suffixes are maintained as single units.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'll' (as /ʎ/ or /ʝ/). Pronunciation of 'g' before 'u' can vary.
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