quebrantahuesos
Syllables
que-bran-ta-hue-sos
Pronunciation
/ke.βɾan.ta.ˈwe.sos/
Stress
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Morphemes
que- + brant- + -ahuesos
The word 'quebrantahuesos' is divided into five syllables: que-bran-ta-hue-sos. Stress falls on 'hue'. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'bone-breaker'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, with minor considerations for the silent 'h' and truncated root.
Definitions
- 1
A large scavenging bird of prey (the bearded vulture) known for feeding on bones.
Bone-breaker
“El quebrantahuesos sobrevolaba las montañas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('hue'), following the general rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
que — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bran — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'br' followed by vowel.. ta — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. hue — Open syllable, silent 'h' breaks vowel sequence.. sos — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 's' followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable whenever possible.
Silent 'h' Rule
Silent 'h' does not create a new syllable but breaks vowel sequences.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The silent 'h' in 'hue' influences syllable break without phonetic realization.
- The truncated root 'brant-' is a morphological exception.
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