obstaculizacion
Syllables
obs-ta-cu-li-za-cion
Pronunciation
/obs.ta.ku.li.θa.θjon/
Stress
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Morphemes
ob- + stacul- + -izacion
The word 'obstaculizacion' is a Spanish noun meaning 'obstruction.' It is divided into six syllables: obs-ta-cu-li-za-cion, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from a Latin prefix, root, and Spanish suffix. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of consonant clusters and vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The act of obstructing, hindering, or creating an obstacle.
Obstruction, hindrance
“La obstaculización del tráfico causó retrasos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za').
Syllables
obs — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ta — Open syllable.. cu — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. za — Open syllable, 'c' pronounced as /θ/ in Spain.. cion — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Syllables are divided after the first consonant in an initial consonant cluster.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are formed around vowels, with consonants preceding or following them.
Final Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters at the end of a word are generally kept together in the final syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' (/θ/ in Spain, /s/ in Latin America).
- The word's complex morphology requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
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