matriculaciones
Syllables
ma-tri-cu-la-cio-nes
Pronunciation
/ma.tɾi.ku.la.θjoˈnes/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
matricul + aciones
The word 'matriculaciones' is divided into six syllables: ma-tri-cu-la-cio-nes. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cio'). It's a feminine plural noun derived from the Latin root 'matricul-', meaning 'enrollment'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules based on vowel separation and penultimate stress.
Definitions
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Enrollments, registrations
Enrollments
“Las matriculaciones universitarias aumentaron este año.”
“Revisamos las matriculaciones de los nuevos estudiantes.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cio'), following the general rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant.. tri — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and two vowels.. cu — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel.. la — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant.. cio — Closed syllable, consisting of a consonant, a vowel, and a consonant.. nes — Closed syllable, consisting of a consonant, a vowel, and a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken up to create syllables, but not within a diphthong.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' as /s/ or /θ/ is a regional variation, but it doesn't affect the syllabification.
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