embrosquillarias
Syllables
em-bros-qui-lla-rias
Pronunciation
/em.ˈβɾos.ki.ʎa.ɾjas/
Stress
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Morphemes
em- + brosquil- + -arias
The word 'embrosquilarias' is a plural feminine noun divided into five syllables: em-bros-qui-lla-rias. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lla'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'em-', the root 'brosquil-', and the suffix '-arias'. The root's origin is uncertain, and the 'squ' cluster requires careful syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
Small, rough, or prickly twigs; splinters; or a collection of irritating small objects.
Splinters, prickles, rough twigs.
“Ten cuidado con las embrosquilarias en el suelo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lla') according to the general rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' that are not accented.
Syllables
em — Open syllable, unstressed.. bros — Closed syllable, unstressed.. qui — Open syllable, unstressed.. lla — Open syllable, stressed.. rias — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are typically divided between vowels.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable if not explicitly marked.
- The root 'brosquil-' is unusual and may have regional variations.
- The 'squ' cluster is not common in Spanish.
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