radioaficionado
Syllables
ra-dio-a-fi-cio-na-do
Pronunciation
/ra.ðjo.a.fi.θjaˈna.ðo/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
radio + aficionado
The word 'radioaficionado' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ra-dio-a-fi-cio-na-do. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cio'). It's composed of the prefix 'radio' (Latin origin) and the root 'aficionado' (Spanish origin). Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel and consonant assignment.
Definitions
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A person who is passionate about radio technology, often involved in amateur radio operation.
Radio amateur, radio enthusiast
“Mi vecino es un radioaficionado experimentado.”
“La asociación de radioaficionados organiza un evento anual.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cio'), following the general rule for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dio — Closed syllable, contains a soft 'd' sound.. a — Open syllable, a single vowel.. fi — Closed syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. cio — Closed syllable, contains a 'c' pronounced as /θ/.. na — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. do — Closed syllable, contains a soft 'd' sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonants between vowels are generally assigned to the following vowel.
Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'r' in 'radio' is a single tap /ɾ/ rather than a trill /r/.
- The 'd' between vowels is pronounced as a soft dental fricative /ð/.
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