hidroelectricos
Syllables
hi-dro-e-lec-tri-cos
Pronunciation
/i.ðɾoe.le̞k.ˈtɾi.kos/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
hidro- + electric- + -os
The word 'hidroelectricos' is divided into six syllables: hi-dro-e-lec-tri-cos. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tri'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'hidro-', the root 'electric-', and the suffix '-os'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using the power of moving water.
Hydroelectric
“Los proyectos hidroelectricos son importantes para el desarrollo sostenible.”
- 1
Hydroelectric facilities or plants.
Hydroelectric plants
“Las centrales hidroelectricas generan energía limpia.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tri' in 'electricos'). This follows the general rule for words ending in a consonant other than 'n' or 's'.
Syllables
hi — Open syllable, single vowel.. dro — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. e — Open syllable, single vowel.. lec — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. tri — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. cos — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken up, with each consonant initiating a new syllable if possible.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a consonant other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'dr' cluster is treated as a unit for syllabification, but articulated as two sounds.
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