transatlanticas
Syllables
trans-a-tlan-ti-cas
Pronunciation
/tɾans.a.tlan.ti.kas/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
trans + atlant + icas
The word 'transatlanticas' is divided into five syllables: trans-a-tlan-ti-cas. The stress falls on the third syllable ('tlan'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'trans-', the root 'atlant-', and the suffix '-icas'. It functions as a feminine plural adjective meaning 'transatlantic'.
Definitions
- 1
Crossing or relating to the Atlantic Ocean.
Transatlantic
“Las líneas aéreas transatlánticas son muy populares.”
“Las comunicaciones transatlánticas han mejorado mucho.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tlan'), following the rule for words ending in a vowel.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, initial syllable.. a — Open syllable, vowel only.. tlan — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. cas — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'tl' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Minimal regional variations in pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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