subdelegaciones
Syllables
sub-de-le-ga-cio-nes
Pronunciation
/subde.le.ɣaˈθjo.nes/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
sub- + deleg- + -aciones
The word 'subdelegaciones' is divided into six syllables: sub-de-le-ga-cio-nes. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cio'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'sub-', the root 'deleg-', and the suffix '-aciones'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel separation, consonant cluster splitting, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
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Divisions or branches of a larger delegation; sub-units responsible for specific tasks within a larger organizational structure.
Sub-delegations
“Las subdelegaciones de la policía se encargan de la seguridad local.”
“El gobierno creó nuevas subdelegaciones para mejorar la administración.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cio').
Syllables
sub — Open syllable, initial syllable.. de — Open syllable, vowel separation.. le — Open syllable, vowel separation.. ga — Open syllable, vowel separation.. cio — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. nes — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Separation
Vowels generally separate into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'g' before 'i' and 'e' is pronounced as a velar fricative /ɣ/ in standard Spanish.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /θ/ (as in 'delegaciones') may occur.
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