desacelerasteis
Syllables
de-sa-ce-le-ras-teis
Pronunciation
/des.a.θe.leˈɾas.teis/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + celer- + -ar/-asteis
The word 'desacelerasteis' is a verb form syllabified as de-sa-ce-le-ras-teis, with stress on 'ras'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'des-', root 'celer-', and the suffix '-asteis'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel and consonant cluster separation, and penultimate stress application.
Definitions
- 1
To slow down, to decelerate.
You (plural, informal) slowed down.
“Desacelerasteis el coche al acercaros a la curva.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'ras', following the rule that words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. ce — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. ras — Closed syllable, stressed.. teis — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
des-
Latin origin, meaning 'reversal, negation'. Prefixes typically modify the meaning of the root.
celer-
Latin origin (*celer*), meaning 'swift, fast'. Forms the core meaning of the verb.
-ar/-asteis
Latin/Spanish origin. '-ar' is the infinitive marker, '-asteis' indicates preterite tense, 2nd person plural.
Similar Words
Vowel Separation
Vowels between consonants are separated into distinct syllables (e.g., de-sa-).
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority, prioritizing the creation of open syllables where possible (e.g., le-ras).
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' receive stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'c' before 'e' and 'i' as /θ/ in Peninsular Spanish does not affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /θ/ as /s/ in some Latin American dialects do not alter syllable division.
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