contraindicaron
Syllables
con-tra-in-di-ca-ron
Pronunciation
/kontɾaindiˈkaɾon/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
contra- + indicar + -aron
The word 'contraindicaron' is divided into six syllables: con-tra-in-di-ca-ron. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ca'. It's a verb formed from the prefix 'contra-', the root 'indicar', and the suffix '-aron'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel-ending syllables, penultimate stress, and consonant cluster separation.
Definitions
- 1
To contraindicate; to advise against (a treatment, medication, etc.) due to potential harm.
To contraindicate
“El médico contraindicó el ejercicio intenso.”
“Contraindicaron el uso de ese medicamento durante el embarazo.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'ca', following the rule that words ending in a consonant (other than 'n' or 's') are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ron — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in consonants (other than 'n' or 's') are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are broken up to form syllables when necessary.
- The 'contra-' prefix is always treated as a separate syllable.
- The consonant cluster 'nd' is split into two syllables ('in-di-').
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