hipoalerxenicos
Syllables
hi-po-a-le-r-xe-ni-cos
Pronunciation
/i.po.a.leɾ.xe.ni.kos/
Stress
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Morphemes
hipo- + alergeno- + -icos
The word 'hipoalergenicos' is an adjective meaning 'hypoallergenic'. It is divided into eight syllables: hi-po-a-le-r-xe-ni-cos, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'hipo-', the root 'alergeno-', and the suffix '-icos'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division, with the 'r' functioning as a syllabic consonant.
Definitions
- 1
That which has a low potential to cause an allergic reaction.
Hypoallergenic
“Estos productos son hipoalergénicos.”
“Busco cosméticos hipoalergénicos para mi piel sensible.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gé').
Syllables
hi — Open syllable, single vowel.. po — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. le — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.. r — Syllabic consonant, forms a syllable on its own.. xe — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ni — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. cos — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after the vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are divided after the consonant when preceded by a vowel.
Syllabic Consonant
A single consonant between vowels can form a syllable on its own.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
- The consonant cluster 'alerg' requires careful application of syllabification rules.
- The word's length influences the stress pattern.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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