desapolillaseis
Syllables
de-sa-po-li-lla-se-is
Pronunciation
/desapoʎiˈʝaseis/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
des- + apolill- + -aseis
The word 'desapolillaseis' is a Spanish verb conjugation meaning 'to become moth-eaten'. It is divided into seven syllables: de-sa-po-li-lla-se-is, with stress on the second syllable ('sa'). It's formed from the prefix 'des-', the root 'apolill-', and the suffix '-aseis'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish vowel-centric rules and the penultimate stress rule.
Definitions
- 1
To become moth-eaten; to deteriorate due to moth damage.
To become moth-eaten
“Los libros viejos se desapolillan con el tiempo.”
“La chaqueta se desapolilló en el armario.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sa'), following the penultimate stress rule for words ending in 's'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. po — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. lla — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Closed syllable, unstressed.. is — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowels, with each vowel typically forming the nucleus of a syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken according to the principle of maximizing onsets.
- The pronunciation of 'll' as /ʎ/ or /ʝ/ is a regional variation. The analysis assumes the more common /ʝ/ pronunciation.
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