toxiinfecciones
Syllables
to-xi-in-fec-cio-nes
Pronunciation
/toksi.in.feˈθjo.nes/
Stress
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Morphemes
toxi- + infecc- + -iones
The word 'toxiinfecciones' is divided into six syllables: to-xi-in-fec-cio-nes. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cio'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'toxi-', root 'infecc-', and suffix '-iones', denoting toxin-mediated infections. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel separation and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
Food poisoning or toxin-mediated infections.
Food poisoning, toxin infections
“Sufrió una grave toxiinfección después de comer mariscos contaminados.”
“Las toxiinfecciones son comunes en verano.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cio'), following the general rule for words ending in a vowel.
Syllables
to — Open syllable, unstressed.. xi — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. fec — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cio — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. nes — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Separation
Vowels between consonants are separated into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are maintained if they form a valid syllable onset.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable unless marked with an accent.
- The double 'i' creates a vowel cluster that is permissible but influences vowel duration.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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