tumbacuartillos
Syllables
tum-ba-cua-rti-llos
Pronunciation
/tum.ba.kwaɾ.ˈti.ʎos/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
tumba, cuar + illos
The word 'tumbacuartillos' is a Spanish noun referring to a small gourd instrument. It is divided into five syllables: tum-ba-cua-rti-llos, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word with a root from 'tumbar' and 'cuarto', and a diminutive plural suffix '-illos'.
Definitions
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A small, gourd-based percussion instrument, typically decorated, used in Latin American folk music.
Small gourd rattles
“Los músicos tocaban los tumbacuartillos con entusiasmo.”
“Los tumbacuartillos son un símbolo de la cultura afroperuana.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rti'), following the standard Spanish rule for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
tum — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ba — Open syllable, contains a voiced bilabial stop.. cua — Syllable with a consonant cluster, open syllable.. rti — Closed syllable, contains a tap and a high front unrounded vowel.. llos — Closed syllable, contains a palatal lateral approximant and a high front unrounded vowel.
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Vowel Separation
Vowels generally separate into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster Accommodation
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if pronounceable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Linking Vowels
Linking vowels connect roots or prefixes to stems.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries. Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ʎ/ do not affect syllable division.
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