contradijisteis
Syllables
con-tra-di-jis-teis
Pronunciation
/kontɾadiˈxisteis/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
contra- + dij- + -isteis
The word 'contradijisteis' is divided into five syllables: con-tra-di-jis-teis. The stress falls on the fourth syllable ('jis'). It's a verb form derived from 'contradecir', with a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules based on vowel centrality, consonant clusters, and diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
To contradict; to say the opposite of what someone else has said.
You all contradicted.
“Vosotros contradijisteis sus argumentos con pruebas sólidas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'jis' (/xisteis/). The stress pattern is typical for Spanish verbs with this ending.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable.. di — Open syllable.. jis — Closed syllable, contains the diphthong 'ij' and the rest of the suffix.. teis — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowels, with consonants generally attaching to the following vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are grouped with the vowel to form a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (two vowels pronounced as one sound) form a single syllable.
- The 'ij' diphthong always forms a single syllable.
- Final 's' does not form a separate syllable.
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