expedicionarios
Syllables
ex-pe-di-cio-na-rios
Pronunciation
/ex.pe.ði.θjo.na.ɾjos/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
ex + ped + iciónarios
The word 'expedicionarios' is divided into six syllables: ex-pe-di-cio-na-rios. The stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('pe'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'ex-', the root 'ped-', and the suffix '-iciónarios'. It functions as both an adjective and a noun, meaning 'expeditionary'.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or belonging to an expedition.
Expeditionary
“Los soldados expedicionarios regresaron a casa.”
ant:sedentario
- 1
A member of an expeditionary force.
Expeditionary
“Un grupo expedicionario se adentró en la selva.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('pe'). The stress pattern is determined by the rule that words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the antepenultimate syllable.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pe — Open syllable, stressed.. di — Open syllable.. cio — Closed syllable.. na — Open syllable.. rios — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Separation
Syllables are divided between vowels (e.g., ex-pe).
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority (e.g., di-cio).
Final Consonant Rule
Words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the antepenultimate syllable.
- The 'exp' initial cluster is a common feature of Spanish words derived from Latin.
- The 'cion' ending is a standard nominalizing suffix.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Spanish
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.