extracuricular
Syllables
ex-tra-cu-ri-cu-lar
Pronunciation
/eks.tra.ku.ri.ku.ˈlar/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
extra- + curr- + -icular
The word 'extracurricular' is divided into six syllables: ex-tra-cu-ri-cu-lar. Stress falls on the third syllable ('cu-'). It's a Latin-derived adjective meaning 'extracurricular', and its syllabification follows standard Spanish rules with minor adjustments due to its foreign origin.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or denoting activities, subjects, or experiences that are outside the regular curriculum of a school or educational institution.
Extracurricular
“Las actividades extracurriculares son importantes para el desarrollo del estudiante.”
“Participó en un club extracurricular de debate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cu-'), following the rule for words ending in a vowel: stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable.. cu — Open, stressed syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. cu — Open syllable.. lar — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are divided between vowels (e.g., ex-tra).
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained unless difficult to pronounce (e.g., 'xtr' is kept together).
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel receive stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The word's loanword status means it doesn't perfectly adhere to all native Spanish phonological patterns.
- The 'xtr' cluster is a slight exception to the typical consonant cluster breaking rule.
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