deuteragonistas
Syllables
deu-te-ra-go-nis-tas
Pronunciation
/deu.te.ɾa.ɣo.ˈnis.tas/
Stress
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Morphemes
deuter- + agon- + -istas
The word 'deuteragonistas' is divided into six syllables: deu-te-ra-go-nis-tas. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the Greek prefix 'deuter-', the root 'agon-', and the Spanish suffix '-istas'. Syllabification follows standard CV and CVC rules, with the penultimate stress rule applying due to the final consonant.
Definitions
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Actors or characters who play secondary or supporting roles in a play, film, or other performance.
Secondary protagonists, supporting actors.
“Los deuteragonistas a menudo enriquecen la trama con sus propias historias.”
“Aunque no eran los protagonistas, los deuteragonistas recibieron elogios por sus actuaciones.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gos'). This is due to the general rule in Spanish that words ending in a consonant other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
deu — Open syllable, initial syllable.. te — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. go — Open syllable.. nis — Closed syllable.. tas — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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CV Syllable Formation
Consonant-Vowel combinations generally form a syllable.
CVC Syllable Formation
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant combinations form a syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a consonant other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'g' before 'o' as /ɣ/ is a common feature of Spanish phonology.
- The 'r' is a single tap consonant, not a trill, in this position.
- The word's Greek origins influence its structure but do not alter the application of Spanish syllabification rules.
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