desaficionareis
Syllables
de-sa-fi-cio-na-re-is
Pronunciation
/desa.fi.θjo.na.ˈɾei̯s/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + aficion- + -areis
The word 'desaficionareis' is a verb form with seven syllables divided according to Spanish syllabification rules. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'des-', the root 'aficion-', and the suffix '-areis'. The 'cion' cluster is treated as a single syllable unit.
Definitions
- 1
To discourage, to disinterest, to cause someone to lose enthusiasm.
To discourage
“Si os desaficionareis de este proyecto, buscaré otros colaboradores.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na'), following the standard Spanish rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sa — Open syllable.. fi — Open syllable.. cio — Closed syllable, containing the 'cion' cluster.. na — Open syllable.. re — Open syllable.. is — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Syllabification
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable, with preceding consonants belonging to that syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally broken up, except for common sequences like 'cion' which are treated as a single syllable unit.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' or 'e' as /θ/ or /s/ is a regional variation that doesn't affect syllabification.
- The 'cion' cluster is a common exception to the consonant cluster breaking rule.
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