entrecortaduras
Syllables
en-tre-cor-ta-du-ras
Pronunciation
/en.tɾe.koɾ.t̪aˈðu.ɾas/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
entre- + cort- + -aduras
The word 'entrecortaduras' is a Spanish noun meaning 'cut-outs'. It is divided into six syllables: en-tre-cor-ta-du-ras, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, composed of the prefix 'entre-', root 'cort-', and suffix '-aduras'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel nuclei and onset maximization.
Definitions
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Cut-outs, notches, indentations.
Cut-outs, notches, indentations
“Las entrecortaduras de la madera eran muy precisas.”
“Observó las entrecortaduras en el borde de la tela.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('du'). This follows the standard Spanish rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, onset 'n'. tre — Closed syllable, onset 'tr'. cor — Closed syllable, onset 'c'. ta — Open syllable, onset 't'. du — Open syllable, onset 'd'. ras — Closed syllable, onset 'r'
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Onset Maximization Rule
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset (beginning) of the syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The word's complexity arises from its morphological structure and the length of the *-aduras* suffix.
- The articulation of /ɾ/ (single 'r' sound) can vary slightly across regions.
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