tranquilizadora
Syllables
tra-nqui-li-za-do-ra
Pronunciation
/tran.ki.li.θaˈðo.ra/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
trans- + tranquili- + -zadora
The word 'tranquilizadora' is divided into six syllables: tra-nqui-li-za-do-ra. The stress falls on the third syllable ('li'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'trans-', the root 'tranquili-', and the suffix '-zadora'. Syllable division follows standard Spanish vowel-consonant rules and the penultimate stress rule.
Definitions
- 1
That which has a tranquilizing or soothing effect.
Tranquilizing, soothing, calming.
“Una música tranquilizadora.”
“La terapia fue muy tranquilizadora.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('li'), following the penultimate stress rule for words ending in a vowel.
Syllables
tra — Open syllable, initial syllable.. nqui — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. li — Open, stressed syllable.. za — Open syllable, pronunciation varies regionally.. do — Open syllable, pronunciation varies regionally.. ra — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided after a vowel sound.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the second-to-last syllable.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'z' (/θ/ in Spain, /s/ in Latin America).
- The 'nq' consonant cluster is less common but follows Spanish phonotactic rules.
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