teledirigiriais
Syllables
te-le-di-ri-gi-ri-a-is
Pronunciation
/teleðiɾiˈxiɾjas/
Stress
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Morphemes
tele- + dirig- + -iriais
The word 'teledirigiriais' is a verb form divided into eight syllables: te-le-di-ri-gi-ri-a-is. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'gi'. It's composed of the prefix 'tele-', the root 'dirig-', and the suffix '-iriais'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel separation, consonant clusters, and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
To remotely control, to direct from a distance.
To remotely control
“Si pudierais, teledirigiríais el robot.”
“Teledirigiríais el misil con precisión.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'gi' (fifth syllable). This is due to the word ending in a vowel ('s') and the general Spanish accentuation rule.
Syllables
te — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. gi — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. is — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
tele-
Greek origin, meaning 'far', 'distant'. Prefixes are typically bound morphemes.
dirig-
Latin origin (dirigere), meaning 'to direct'. Root morphemes carry the core meaning.
-iriais
Spanish imperfect subjunctive ending for 'vosotros'. Suffixes are typically bound morphemes indicating grammatical function.
Similar Words
Vowel Separation
Vowels between consonants are separated into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if pronounceable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Attachment
Prefixes and suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables when they contain vowels.
- The imperfect subjunctive ending '-iais' is specific to the 'vosotros' form (informal Spain).
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ɾ/ (tap or trill) may exist.
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