subdesarrollada
Syllables
sub-des-a-rro-lla-da
Pronunciation
/sub.de.sa.ro.ˈʎa.ða/
Stress
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Morphemes
sub- + desarroll- + -ada
The word 'subdesarrollada' is divided into six syllables: sub-des-a-rro-lla-da. It consists of the prefix 'sub-', the root 'desarroll-', and the suffix '-ada'. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, considering vowel separation and consonant cluster treatment.
Definitions
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Underdeveloped, not fully developed.
Underdeveloped
“Una nación subdesarrollada.”
“La economía subdesarrollada del país.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lla') due to the word ending in a vowel.
Syllables
sub — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. des — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. rro — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'rr' treated as a single consonant.. lla — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'll' followed by a vowel.. da — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken up, except for geminate consonants.
Final Vowel Rule
Words ending in a vowel are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'll' (/ʎ/ or /ʝ/) do not affect syllable division.
- The geminate consonant 'rr' is treated as a single consonant sound for syllabification.
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