dipterocarpacea
Syllables
di-pte-ro-car-pa-ce-a
Pronunciation
/dipteɾo.kaɾpaˈθe.a/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
diptero- + carpa- + -cea
The word 'dipterocarpacea' is a seven-syllable noun with penultimate stress. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots and follows standard Spanish syllabification rules, with minor considerations for the initial 'pt' cluster and regional pronunciation variations of the 'c'.
Definitions
- 1
A family of tropical trees native to Southeast Asia.
Dipterocarpaceae
“Las especies del género *Dipterocarpacea* son importantes para la industria maderera.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ce').
Syllables
di — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. pte — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'pt'.. ro — Open syllable, single consonant.. car — Open syllable, single consonant.. pa — Open syllable, single consonant.. ce — Open syllable, 'c' pronounced as /θ/ in Peninsular Spanish.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.
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Vowel Rule
Every vowel constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Rule
Consonants between vowels typically belong to the following syllable.
Final Consonant Rule
A consonant at the end of a word closes the syllable.
- The 'pt' cluster is not typical but accepted due to origin.
- Regional variations in 'c' pronunciation (/θ/ vs. /s/).
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