monopolizadores
Syllables
mo-no-po-li-za-do-res
Pronunciation
/mono.po.li.θa.ðo.ɾes/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
mono- + pol- + -izador-es
The word 'monopolizadores' is divided into seven syllables: mo-no-po-li-za-do-res. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'mono-', the root 'pol-', and the suffix '-izador-es'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish vowel-initial and consonant cluster preservation rules.
Definitions
- 1
People or entities that hold a monopoly; those who control a market.
Monopolizers
“Los monopolizadores del mercado energético aumentaron los precios.”
“Es importante combatir las prácticas de los monopolizadores.”
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of monopolization.
Monopolizing
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('do' in 'do-res'). This is standard for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
mo — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. no — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. po — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. li — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. za — Open syllable, 'z' pronunciation varies regionally.. do — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. res — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'res' intact.
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel sound generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a single syllable unless easily broken by an intervening vowel.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'z' (/θ/ vs. /s/)
- The 'dor' cluster is a common and regular feature of Spanish phonology.
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