contraminaramos
Syllables
con-tra-mi-na-ra-mos
Pronunciation
/kontɾami.naˈɾa.mos/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
contra- + min- + -aramos
The word 'contraminaramos' is a verb divided into six syllables: con-tra-mi-na-ra-mos. The stress falls on the third syllable ('mi'). It's formed from the prefix 'contra-', the root 'min-', and the suffix '-aramos'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel and consonant cluster separation, with penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
To counteract pollution; to decontaminate; to undo contamination.
To decontaminate, to counteract pollution.
“Si pudiéramos, contraminaríamos el río.”
“Esperábamos contraminaramos los desechos tóxicos.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mi'), following the rule that words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable.. mi — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. na — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
contra-
Latin origin, meaning 'against', 'opposite'. Modifies the verb's meaning.
min-
Latin origin (minare), meaning 'to undermine', 'to diminish', 'to pollute'. Core meaning of the verb.
-aramos
Spanish ending, first-person plural imperfect subjunctive. Indicates person, number, tense, and mood.
Similar Words
Vowel Separation
Vowels between consonants are separated into different syllables (e.g., 'mi-na').
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority (e.g., 'cont-ra').
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'contra-' prefix is always considered a separate syllable.
- The 'r' and 'm' consonant cluster is treated as permissible within a syllable.
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