francotiradoras
Syllables
fran-co-ti-ra-do-ras
Pronunciation
/fran.ko.ti.ɾaˈðo.ɾas/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
franco- + tir- + -adora-s
The word 'francotiradoras' is divided into six syllables: fran-co-ti-ra-do-ras. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('do'). It's a feminine plural noun derived from French and Latin roots, meaning 'female snipers'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish vowel-based rules and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
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Female snipers
Female snipers
“Las francotiradoras estaban bien camufladas.”
“La unidad de francotiradoras es altamente entrenada.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('do' in 'ra-do-ras').
Syllables
fran — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. co — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. ti — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. ra — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. do — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. ras — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'r' sound can be a tap or trill, depending on its position.
- The 'd' between vowels is a soft 'd' (approximant).
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