ralentizaciones
Syllables
ra-len-ti-za-cio-nes
Pronunciation
/ralenθiθjaˈθjones/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
ra- + lent- + -iz-aciones
The word 'ralentizaciones' is a noun with six syllables, stressed on the antepenultimate syllable. It's formed from a French prefix, a Latin root, and Spanish suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Spanish vowel and consonant cluster rules, with special consideration for the 'ci' and 'z' sounds.
Definitions
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Slowings down, decelerations, retardations.
Slowdowns, decelerations
“Las ralentizaciones en el tráfico son comunes en hora punta.”
“El proyecto sufrió varias ralentizaciones debido a la falta de financiación.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('len').
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, initial syllable.. len — Closed, stressed syllable.. ti — Open syllable, 'ti' pronounced as /θi/.. za — Open syllable, 'z' pronounced as /θ/.. cio — Closed syllable, 'ci' pronounced as /θi/.. nes — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllables are generally divided around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable in words ending in a consonant other than 'n' or 's'.
"ci" Rule
The digraph "ci" before a vowel is pronounced as /θi/.
"z" Rule
The letter "z" is pronounced as /θ/ in most of Spain and /s/ in Latin America.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'z'. Palatalization of 'ci' before vowels.
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