descalandrajare
Syllables
des-ca-lan-dra-ja-re
Pronunciation
/des.ka.lan.dɾa.xa.ɾe/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + calandr- + -ar
The word 'descalandrajare' is a Spanish verb meaning 'to unroof'. It is divided into six syllables: des-ca-lan-dra-ja-re, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'ja'. It's formed from the prefix 'des-', root 'calandr-', and suffixes '-ar' and '-e'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and maintains pronounceable consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To remove the roof of a building; to unroof.
To unroof
“El viento amenazaba con descalandrajar la casa.”
“Descalandrajaré la cabaña vieja.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ja') due to the general rule for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ca — Open syllable.. lan — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ndr'. dra — Closed syllable.. ja — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. re — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowels, with each vowel typically forming the nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if pronounceable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The word is relatively uncommon, which might lead to hesitation in syllabification for non-native speakers.
- The 'ndr' consonant cluster requires careful articulation.
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