desperdiciodora
Syllables
des-per-di-cio-do-ra
Pronunciation
/des.peɾ.θi.θiˈðo.ɾa/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + perdici- + -adora
The word 'desperdiciadora' is divided into six syllables: des-per-di-cio-do-ra. It follows standard Spanish syllabification rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'des-', the root 'perdici-', and the suffix '-adora'. It functions as a noun or adjective meaning 'wasteful person'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who wastes things; a squanderer.
Wasteful person, squanderer
“Ella es una despilfarradora de dinero.”
“Una sociedad despilfarradora de recursos.”
- 1
Wasteful, squandering.
Wasteful, squandering
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('do'), following the rule for words ending in a vowel.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. per — Open syllable.. di — Open syllable.. cio — Closed syllable, diphthong.. do — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable, final syllable.
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CV Syllable Structure
Syllables generally consist of a consonant (optional) followed by a vowel.
Diphthong Resolution
Diphthongs are treated as single syllables.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken based on sonority.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'ci' (/θ/ vs. /s/).
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