vasodilatadores
Syllables
va-so-di-la-ta-do-res
Pronunciation
/ba.so.ði.la.ta.ˈðo.ɾes/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
vaso- + dilat- + -ador-es
The word 'vasodilatadores' is divided into seven syllables: va-so-di-la-ta-do-res. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('do'). It's a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'vasodilators'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant assignment, with the final consonant influencing stress placement.
Definitions
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Substances that cause blood vessels to widen.
Vasodilators
“Los médicos recetaron vasodilatadores para controlar la presión arterial.”
“Estos medicamentos son vasodilatadores potentes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('do') because the word ends in a consonant. This follows the general rule for Spanish words ending in consonants.
Syllables
va — Open syllable, unstressed.. so — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. la — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. do — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. res — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Assignment Rule
Consonants between vowels are generally assigned to the following syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in consonants are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The final 's' determines the stress pattern. A final vowel would shift the stress to the last syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /s/ do not affect syllabification.
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