descalsificaron
Syllables
des-cal-si-fi-ca-ron
Pronunciation
/des.kal.si.fi.kaˈɾon/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + calcific- + -aron
The word 'descalcificaron' is a verb divided into six syllables: des-cal-si-fi-ca-ron. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'). It's formed from the prefix 'des-', the root 'calcific-', and the suffix '-aron'. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
To remove calcium deposits from something; to decalcify.
They decalcified.
“Los médicos descalcificaron las arterias del paciente.”
“Descalcificaron las muestras de tejido para analizarlas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('ca'), following the rule for words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's'.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. cal — Open syllable.. si — Open syllable.. fi — Open syllable.. ca — Closed, stressed syllable.. ron — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Syllabification
Each vowel followed by a consonant generally forms a syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The word follows standard Spanish syllabification rules without significant anomalies.
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