preternaturales
Syllables
pre-ter-na-tu-ra-les
Pronunciation
/pɾe.teɾ.na.tu.ɾaˈles/
Stress
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Morphemes
pre- + tern- + -aturales
The Spanish adjective 'preternaturales' (supernatural) is divided into six syllables: pre-ter-na-tu-ra-les. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na'). It's derived from Latin roots and adheres to standard Spanish phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or resembling something supernatural; beyond what is normal or natural.
Supernatural
“Los fenómenos preternaturales asustaron a los aldeanos.”
“Tenía habilidades preternaturales para la música.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('na'), which is the penultimate syllable due to the word ending in a vowel ('es').
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, contains a tap 'r'.. na — Open, stressed syllable.. tu — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable, contains a tap 'r'.. les — Closed syllable, final syllable, plural marker.
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Vowel Separation
Vowels between consonants are separated into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'r' sound can be a tap or trill depending on regional variations.
- The word follows standard Spanish syllabification rules without significant exceptions.
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