sotaventearais
Syllables
so-ta-ven-te-a-rai-s
Pronunciation
/sotaβenteaˈɾajs/
Stress
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Morphemes
sotavento + -eariais
The word 'sotaventeariais' is a complex verb form with seven syllables. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, prioritizing vowel endings. Stress falls on the final syllable. The 'v' is pronounced as a 'b' and the 'r' is a single tap.
Definitions
- 1
To shelter from the wind; to seek or provide a leeward position.
To shelter from the wind
“Sotaventearíamos el barco durante la tormenta.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the last syllable ('s').
Syllables
so — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. ven — Open syllable, unstressed. 'v' pronounced as /β/.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. rai — Closed syllable, unstressed. 'r' is a single tap.. s — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken when possible, but 'r' is often retained within a syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in this case.
- Pronunciation of 'v' as /β/ between vowels.
- Single tap 'r' in unstressed position.
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