desabarrancaban
Syllables
de-sa-ba-rran-ca-ban
Pronunciation
/desabaɾɾaŋkaˈβan/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
des- + abarrancar + -ban
The word 'desabarrancaban' is a Spanish verb in the imperfect tense. It is divided into six syllables: de-sa-ba-rran-ca-ban. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word consists of the prefix 'des-', the root 'abarrancar', and the suffix '-ban'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To cause to fall down a slope or ravine; to destabilize or undermine.
They were causing to fall down a slope/ravine; They were destabilizing.
“Los terremotos desabarrancaban las laderas de la montaña.”
“Las fuertes lluvias desabarrancaban el terreno.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'). This follows the standard Spanish stress rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, vowel-centric.. sa — Open syllable, vowel-centric.. ba — Open syllable, vowel-centric, 'b' lenition.. rran — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'rr'.. ca — Open syllable, vowel-centric.. ban — Closed syllable, vowel-centric, 'b' lenition.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowels, with each vowel typically forming the nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable if pronounceable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable unless marked with an accent.
- The 'rr' cluster requires a trilled 'r' pronunciation.
- The 'b' between vowels undergoes lenition, becoming a 'β' sound.
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