gobernadorcillos
Syllables
go-ber-na-dor-ci-llos
Pronunciation
/xo.βeɾ.na.ðoɾ.θi.ʎos/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
gobernar + adorcillos
The word 'gobernadorcillos' is a Spanish noun meaning 'little governors'. It is divided into six syllables: go-ber-na-dor-ci-llos, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('ci'). It is formed from the root 'gobernar' (to govern) and the suffixes '-ador', '-ci', and '-llos'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel-consonant separation and suffix division.
Definitions
- 1
A small group of governors; little governors.
Little governors
“Los *gobernadorcillos* del pueblo se reunieron para discutir el problema.”
“Un grupo de *gobernadorcillos* intentaron tomar el control.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ci') due to the word ending in a consonant other than 'n' or 's'.
Syllables
go — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ber — Closed syllable, contains a voiced bilabial fricative.. na — Open syllable, vowel-consonant-vowel structure.. dor — Closed syllable, contains a dental fricative.. ci — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. llos — Closed syllable, contains the palatal lateral approximant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are typically divided between vowels and consonants.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally broken up according to sonority, but in this case, the clusters are simple enough to remain within a syllable.
Diminutive Suffixes
Diminutive suffixes like '-ci' and '-llos' form separate syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'll' sound can vary regionally. The combination of multiple suffixes adds complexity, but the rules are consistently applied.
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