contrabandearas
Syllables
con-tra-ban-de-a-ras
Pronunciation
/kontɾaβandeˈaɾas/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
contra- + bandear + -earas
The verb 'contrabandearas' (you smuggle) is divided into six syllables: con-tra-ban-de-a-ras, with stress on 'de'. It's formed from the prefix 'contra-', root 'bande-', and suffixes '-earas'. Syllabification follows vowel separation and penultimate stress rules.
Definitions
- 1
To smuggle; to carry or convey secretly and illegally.
You smuggle
“¿Qué contrabandearas si tuvieras la oportunidad?”
“No debes contrabandear drogas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'de' according to Spanish stress rules for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable.. ban — Open syllable.. de — Open, stressed syllable.. a — Open syllable.. ras — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
contra-
Latin origin, meaning 'against, opposite'. Functions as a negator.
bandear
From Latin 'banda' (band, side). Core meaning of moving something across a border.
-earas
Combination of '-ear' (verbal infinitive suffix, Latin origin) and '-as' (2nd person singular informal present indicative suffix).
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Division
Syllables are divided before vowels.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable unless marked with an acute accent.
Consonant Cluster Retention
Consonant clusters that are phonologically cohesive remain within the same syllable.
- The word follows standard Spanish syllabification rules without any significant exceptions.
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