vicecancilleres
Syllables
vi-ce-can-cil-le-res
Pronunciation
/bi.se.kan.θi.ˈʎe.ɾes/
Stress
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Morphemes
vice- + canciller- + -es
The Spanish noun 'vicecancilleres' (vice-chancellors) is divided into six syllables: vi-ce-can-cil-le-res, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'vice-', root 'canciller-', and suffix '-es'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, but regional pronunciation variations exist.
Definitions
- 1
High-ranking officials in a university or government, acting as deputies to a chancellor.
Vice-chancellors
“Los vicecancilleres se reunieron para discutir el presupuesto.”
syn:Subrectoresant:Rectores
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('res') according to the general rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
vi — Open syllable, initial syllable. ce — Open syllable. can — Closed syllable. cil — Closed syllable, 'c' pronounced as /θ/ in Spain. le — Open syllable. res — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, 'll' pronounced as /ʎ/ or /ʝ/
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Consonant-Vowel Pattern
Syllables are generally formed around a vowel, with any preceding consonants belonging to that syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional pronunciation of 'll' as /ʎ/ or /ʝ/.
- Regional pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' and 'e' as /θ/ or /s/.
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