estreptomicinas
Syllables
es-tre-pto-mi-ci-nas
Pronunciation
/es.tɾep.to.miˈθi.nas/
Stress
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Morphemes
estrepto- + micin- + -as
The word 'estreptomicinas' is divided into six syllables: es-tre-pto-mi-ci-nas. The stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. It's a feminine plural noun derived from Greek roots, referring to a class of antibiotics. The initial consonant clusters 'str-' and 'pt-' are treated as single units for syllabification.
Definitions
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A class of aminoglycoside antibiotics derived from *Streptomyces griseus*, used to treat various bacterial infections.
Streptomycins
“Se le administraron estreptomicinas para combatir la tuberculosis.”
“Las estreptomicinas pueden tener efectos secundarios.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ci').
Syllables
es — Open syllable, initial syllable. tre — Closed syllable. pto — Closed syllable. mi — Open syllable. ci — Open syllable. nas — Closed syllable
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Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Every syllable must have a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be broken by a vowel sound.
Stress Placement
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Final Consonant Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed syllables.
- The initial 'str-' and 'pt-' clusters are treated as single units for syllabification due to co-articulation.
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