desacostumbrare
Syllables
de-sa-cos-tum-bra-re
Pronunciation
/desakos tumˈβɾaɾe/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
des- + acostumbrar + -re
The word 'desacostumbrare' is a Spanish verb meaning 'to unaccustom'. It is divided into six syllables: de-sa-cos-tum-bra-re, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the prefix 'des-', the root 'acostumbrar', and the infinitive suffix '-re'. The 'stum' cluster requires special consideration due to Spanish phonotactic constraints.
Definitions
- 1
To unaccustom, to dishabituate, to make someone lose a habit.
To unaccustom, to dishabituate
“Es difícil desacostumbrarse a la buena vida.”
“Se desacostumbró a trabajar los fines de semana.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bra').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. cos — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tum — Closed syllable, unstressed.. bra — Closed syllable, stressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel + Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel + Consonant Cluster
Syllables can be divided after a vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's', the stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'stum' sequence requires careful consideration due to the consonant cluster.
- The 's' from 'sa' joins 'tum' to form a valid syllable onset.
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