despellejaduras
Syllables
des-pe-lle-ja-du-ras
Pronunciation
/des.pe.ʎe.xa.ðu.ɾas/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
des- + pellej- + -ada-duras
The word 'despellejaduras' is a Spanish noun meaning 'peelings' or 'scratches'. It is divided into six syllables: des-pe-lle-ja-du-ras, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It is formed from the prefix 'des-', the root 'pellej-', and the suffixes '-ada' and '-duras'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel-consonant division, consonant cluster resolution, and diphthong preservation.
Definitions
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Peelings, scratches, abrasions (specifically on skin).
Peelings, scratches, abrasions
“Tenía muchas despellejaduras en las rodillas.”
“El proceso de exfoliación dejó algunas despellejaduras leves.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ras'), following the general rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. pe — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. lle — Open syllable, containing the diphthong 'll' and 'e'. ja — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. du — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ras — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided between vowels and consonants.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken according to the sonority hierarchy.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are kept together in a single syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress is determined by the final letter of the word.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'll' (/ʎ/ or /ʝ/). The combination of multiple suffixes requires careful syllabification.
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