contraindicaste
Syllables
con-tra-in-di-cas-te
Pronunciation
/kontɾaindiˈkaste/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
contra- + indic- + -aste
The word 'contraindicaste' is divided into six syllables: con-tra-in-di-cas-te. It's a conjugated verb form with a Latin-derived prefix and root. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('cas'). Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, with exceptions for the initial consonant cluster.
Definitions
- 1
To advise against something, typically a medical treatment, due to potential harm.
You contraindicated (it).
“El médico contraindicó el medicamento.”
“Contraindicaste tomar alcohol.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('cas') due to standard Spanish accentuation rules. No written accent mark indicates antepenultimate stress.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. in — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. di — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. cas — Closed, stressed syllable.. te — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are divided after the consonant.
Stress Rules
Stress is determined by standard Spanish accentuation rules.
- Initial consonant cluster 'contr-' is permissible.
- Stress pattern determined by standard Spanish accentuation rules.
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