contrapesaramos
Syllables
con-tra-pe-sa-ra-mos
Pronunciation
/kontra.pesaˈɾa.mos/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
contra- + pes- + -aramos
The word 'contrapesaramos' is a verb meaning 'to counterbalance'. It is divided into six syllables: con-tra-pe-sa-ra-mos, with stress on the third syllable ('pe'). The syllabification follows standard Spanish rules based on vowel sounds and consonant cluster resolution. It consists of the prefix 'contra-', the root 'pes-', and the suffix '-aramos'.
Definitions
- 1
To counterbalance, to weigh against, to offset.
To counterbalance, to weigh against.
“Intentamos contrapesar los riesgos con los beneficios.”
“Debemos contrapesar la evidencia a favor y en contra.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pe'), the antepenultimate syllable, following standard Spanish verb stress rules.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. pe — Open syllable, stressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken based on pronounceability, prioritizing open syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable in this case, following standard Spanish verb stress rules.
- The 'ps' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Stress pattern is typical for Spanish verbs ending in -ar.
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