potabilizadoras
Syllables
po-ta-bi-li-za-do-ras
Pronunciation
/potabi.li.θaˈðo.ɾas/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
po- + tabili- + -iz-a-dor-as
The word 'potabilizadoras' is a Spanish noun meaning 'water purifiers'. It is divided into seven syllables: po-ta-bi-li-za-do-ras, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'za'. It is formed from a Latin prefix 'po-', a root 'tabili-', and multiple Spanish suffixes indicating verbalization, gender, agency, and plurality. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel and consonant cluster separation.
Definitions
- 1
Machines or systems used to purify water, making it potable.
Water purifiers
“Las potabilizadoras son esenciales para garantizar el acceso a agua limpia.”
“La empresa instaló nuevas potabilizadoras en la planta.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'za' due to the general rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
po — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. bi — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. za — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. do — Open syllable.. ras — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Separation
Syllables are separated by vowels (e.g., po-ta).
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split according to sonority (e.g., li-za).
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /θ/ might exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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