irreemplazables
Syllables
ir-re-em-pla-za-bles
Pronunciation
/irreemplaˈθaβles/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
ir- + emplaz- + -able-s
The word 'irreemplazables' is divided into six syllables: ir-re-em-pla-za-bles. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'). It's formed from the prefix 'ir-', the root 'emplaz-', and the suffixes '-able' and '-s'. It means 'irreplaceable' and functions as an adjective.
Definitions
- 1
Not replaceable; unique and essential.
Irreplaceable
“Los recuerdos de la infancia son irreemplazables.”
“Estos documentos históricos son irreemplazables.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za').
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable, contains the prefix.. em — Closed syllable, part of the root.. pla — Open syllable, part of the root.. za — Stressed syllable, part of the root.. bles — Closed syllable, contains the suffix and plural marker.
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Vowel Separation
Vowels generally form separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority, but certain clusters remain together if they form a recognizable morphological unit.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'rr' is a trilled 'r'.
- The combination of prefixes and suffixes requires morphological analysis for clarity.
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