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deuteragonistas

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
15 characters
Spanish
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6syllables

deuteragonistas

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 1

    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

6
deu/deu/
te/te/
ra/ɾa/
go/ɣo/
nis/nis/
tas/tas/

deu Open syllable, initial syllable.. te Open syllable.. ra Open syllable.. go Open syllable.. nis Closed syllable.. tas Closed syllable.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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