condicionabamos
Syllables
con-di-cio-na-ba-mos
Pronunciation
/kon.di.θjo.na.βa.mos/
Stress
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Morphemes
con- + dicion- + -ar/bamos
The word 'condicionabamos' is divided into six syllables: con-di-cio-na-ba-mos. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'na'. It's a verb form derived from Latin roots, meaning 'we were conditioning'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules prioritizing open syllables and breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
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We were conditioning
We were conditioning
“Condicionabamos el aire para que estuviera más fresco.”
“Los padres condicionaban a sus hijos con regalos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'na'.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. cio — Closed syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, stressed.. ba — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
con-
Latin origin, meaning 'with, together'. Modifies verb meaning.
dicion-
Latin origin (*dictio*), meaning 'saying, declaration'. Core meaning related to establishing a condition.
-ar/bamos
Latin origin (-ar is infinitive marker, -bamos is imperfect indicative ending). Indicates verb form, tense, mood, and person.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
- The *cion* cluster can be debated, but vowel-initial syllable preference dictates the division.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of *c* before *i* and *e* (θ vs. s) do not affect syllabification.
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