estupefacientes
Syllables
es-tu-pe-fa-ci-en-tes
Pronunciation
/estupefaˈθjentes/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
es- + tup- + -efacientes
The word 'estupefacientes' is divided into seven syllables: es-tu-pe-fa-ci-en-tes. The stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fa'). The word is of Latin origin and consists of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules based on consonant-vowel sequences and stress placement.
Definitions
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Substances that cause stupor or impair mental or physical faculties; narcotics.
Narcotics, stupefacients
“La policía confiscó una gran cantidad de estupefacientes.”
ant:estimulantes
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fa'), following the rule that words ending in a consonant other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
es — Open syllable, unstressed.. tu — Open syllable, unstressed.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. fa — Open syllable, stressed.. ci — Closed syllable, unstressed.. en — Open syllable, unstressed.. tes — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
A consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable.
Stress Placement
Words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'ci' as /θj/ is a phonetic detail that doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the realization of certain sounds, but not the syllable division.
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