documentalistas
Syllables
doc-u-men-ta-lis-tas
Pronunciation
/dokumentaˈlistas/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
document- + document- + -s
The word 'documentalistas' is a Spanish noun meaning 'documentary filmmakers'. It is divided into six syllables: doc-u-men-ta-lis-tas, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('lis'). It is formed from a Latin root ('documentum') and several Spanish suffixes.
Definitions
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People who create or advocate for documentaries.
Documentary filmmakers/proponents
“Los documentalistas presentaron su nueva película.”
“Los documentalistas se preocupan por la verdad.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lis').
Syllables
doc — Open syllable, initial syllable.. u — Open syllable, single vowel.. men — Closed syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. lis — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. tas — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Attachment Rule
Consonants generally attach to the following vowel.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes require careful application of the consonant attachment rule.
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