contraindicaren
Syllables
con-tra-in-di-ca-ren
Pronunciation
/kontɾaindiˈkaɾen/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
contra- + indicar- + -aren
The word 'contraindicaren' is a verb form syllabified into six syllables (con-tra-in-di-ca-ren) with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'contra-', the root 'indicar-', and the suffix '-aren'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of open and closed syllables, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
To contraindicate; to advise against something due to potential harm or negative consequences.
To contraindicate
“El médico les contraindicó el ejercicio intenso.”
“Contraindicaron el uso de ese medicamento debido a sus efectos secundarios.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'). This is typical for Spanish verbs ending in -ar, -er, or -ir without a written accent.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open, stressed syllable.. ren — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's', the stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The prefix 'contra-' is consistently treated as a single syllable.
- The verb ending '-aren' is a complex morpheme, but its syllabification is straightforward.
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