descabullesemos
Syllables
des-ca-bu-lle-se-mos
Pronunciation
/des.ka.βuˈʎe.se.mos/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + cabull- + -esemos
The Spanish verb 'descabullesemos' (to confuse) is divided into six syllables: des-ca-bu-lle-se-mos. Stress falls on 'lle'. It's formed from the prefix 'des-', root 'cabull-', and suffix '-esemos'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel separation, consonant clusters, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
To confuse, disorient, or disconcert someone; to throw into disorder.
To confuse, to disorient, to muddle.
“Si pudiéramos descabullesemos a nuestros oponentes con una estrategia inesperada.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lle'), making it the only stressed syllable in the word. This follows the rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's', which are stressed on the penultimate syllable unless marked with an acute accent.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. bu — Open syllable, unstressed.. lle — Closed syllable, stressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Separation
Vowels between consonants are separated into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split according to phonotactic constraints.
Diphthong/Triphthong Rule
Diphthongs and triphthongs remain within the same syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable unless marked with an acute accent.
- The 'll' sound can vary regionally, potentially merging with /ʝ/, but this doesn't affect syllabification.
- The 's' at the end of 'se-' might be aspirated or dropped in some dialects.
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