prerrafaelistas
Syllables
pre-rra-fa-e-lis-tas
Pronunciation
/pre.ra.fa.eˈlis.tas/
Stress
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Morphemes
pre- + rafael- + -istas
The word 'prerrafaelistas' is divided into six syllables: pre-rra-fa-e-lis-tas. It consists of the prefix 'pre-', the root 'rafael-', and the suffix '-istas'. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The 'rr' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound forming a syllable nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
Followers or practitioners of the Pre-Raphaelite style or movement.
Pre-Raphaelites
“Los prerrafaelistas se caracterizaban por su atención al detalle y su inspiración en la naturaleza.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lis'). This is due to the general Spanish rule for words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's'.
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. rra — Closed syllable, trilled 'r' sound.. fa — Open syllable.. e — Open syllable, single vowel.. lis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ls'. tas — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up, assigning each consonant to the following vowel.
rr Rule
The 'rr' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound and forms a syllable nucleus.
Final Consonant Rule
A final consonant typically closes the syllable.
- The 'rr' sound requires a strong articulation.
- The initial 'pr' cluster requires a smooth transition between consonants.
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