arboredecacao
The word 'arbore-de-cacao' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ar-bo-re-de-ca-cao. Stress falls on 'bo' in 'arbore' and 'ca' in 'cacao'. Syllabification follows the vowel-consonant rule, favoring open syllables.
Definitions
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A tree that produces cacao beans.
Cacao tree
“Plantația era plină de arbori de cacao.”
“Fructele de pe arborele de cacao sunt folosite pentru a face ciocolată.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'arbore' (bo) and the first syllable of 'cacao' (ca). 'De' is unstressed.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. bo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant, stressed.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. de — Open syllable, preposition, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cao — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant, stressed.
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables generally end in vowels, with consonants assigned to the following vowel.
Open Syllables
Romanian favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
- Compound noun structure requires separate analysis of components.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables does not affect syllabification.
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