contraindicases
Syllables
con-tra-in-di-ca-ses
Pronunciation
/kontɾaindiˈkaθes/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
contra- + indic- + -arases
The word 'contraindicases' is a verb conjugation broken into six syllables: con-tra-in-di-ca-ses. It follows standard Spanish syllabification rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin roots and Spanish suffixes. Regional pronunciation variations exist for the 'c' sound.
Definitions
- 1
To advise against, to discourage, to indicate a medical reason not to use something.
You (informal) contraindicate.
“Te contraindico fumar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'), following the standard Spanish rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, vowel-centric.. tra — Open syllable, vowel-centric.. in — Open syllable, vowel-centric.. di — Open syllable, vowel-centric.. ca — Open syllable, vowel-centric.. ses — Closed syllable, consonant cluster resolution.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each vowel forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Resolution
Consonant clusters are resolved by assigning consonants to adjacent syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' and 'e' (/θ/ in Spain, /s/ in Latin America).
- The word is a conjugated verb form, influencing the suffix and syllabification.
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