socialdemocrata
Syllables
so-cial-de-mo-cra-ta
Pronunciation
/so.θjal.de.mo.kɾaˈta/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
socio- + demo- + -crata
The word 'socialdemocrata' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: so-cial-de-mo-cra-ta. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'socio-', the root 'demo-', and the suffix '-crata', originating from Latin and Greek. Syllabification follows standard Spanish vowel-consonant and stress rules.
Definitions
- 1
A person who adheres to the principles of social democracy.
Social democrat
“Es un político socialdemócrata.”
“El partido socialdemócrata ganó las elecciones.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cra') because the word ends in a vowel. This follows the standard Spanish stress rule.
Syllables
so — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. cial — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /θj/ followed by a vowel.. de — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. mo — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. cra — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ta — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
socio-
Latin origin (*socius* - companion, partner); indicates a collective or social aspect.
demo-
Greek origin (*demos* - people); relates to the people or populace.
-crata
Greek origin (*kratos* - power, rule); indicates a form of government or system of power. *-ata* is a common nominalizing suffix.
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in vowels.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables often begin with consonants.
Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of /θ/ vs. /s/ is a regional variation (Peninsular Spanish vs. Latin American Spanish).
- The consonant cluster /θj/ remains within a single syllable.
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