internacionales
Syllables
in-ter-na-cio-na-les
Pronunciation
/internaθjoˈnales/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
inter- + nación + -al
The word 'internacionales' is a six-syllable Spanish adjective meaning 'international'. It follows standard syllabification rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Its morphemic structure includes the prefix 'inter-', root 'nación', and suffixes '-al' and '-es'.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving multiple nations.
International
“Las relaciones internacionales son complejas.”
“Los acuerdos internacionales son importantes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('les').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'i'.. ter — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'.. na — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'.. cio — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'i', consonant cluster 'ci'.. na — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'.. les — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' and 'e' (θ vs. s).
- Standard Spanish syllabification rules apply without significant anomalies.
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