sobreexplotaron
Syllables
so-bre-ex-plo-ta-ron
Pronunciation
/so.βɾe.eks.plo.taˈɾon/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
sobre- + explot- + -aron
The word 'sobreexplotaron' is divided into six syllables: so-bre-ex-plo-ta-ron. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('plo-'). It's a verb formed from the prefix 'sobre-', the root 'explot-', and the suffix '-aron'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, with the 'spl' cluster being handled according to Spanish phonotactics.
Definitions
- 1
To overexploit; to exploit excessively.
Overexploited
“Los colonos sobreexplotaron los recursos naturales de la isla.”
“Sobreexplotaron el acuífero, y ahora hay escasez de agua.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('plo-'), following the rule for words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's'.
Syllables
so — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bre — Closed syllable, contains 'b' and 'r'. ex — Closed syllable, initial syllable of the root.. plo — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. ron — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Initial Syllable Rule
The first syllable is formed by the initial vowel or consonant cluster followed by the next vowel.
Consonant Between Vowels Rule
When a consonant is between two vowels, it typically joins the following vowel to form a syllable.
Stress Rule
Words ending in consonants (other than 'n' or 's') are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken in a way that avoids creating syllables that violate Spanish phonotactic constraints.
- The 'spl' cluster requires careful consideration, but is permissible in Spanish phonology.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'b' as [β] do not affect syllable division.
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