descuadernareis
Syllables
des-cua-der-na-rei-s
Pronunciation
/des.kwa.ðeɾ.na.ˈɾei̯s/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
des- + cuader- + -nareis
The word 'descuadernareis' is syllabified as des-cua-der-na-rei-s, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'rei'. It's a verb form composed of the prefix 'des-', root 'cuader-', and suffix '-nareis'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, maintaining the 'cu' cluster and applying penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
To unbind, to disassemble a book, to take apart a bound volume.
To unbind, to disassemble.
“Ellos descuadernareis el libro con cuidado.”
“¿Descuadernareis los documentos para digitalizarlos?”
ant:encuadernar
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rei') because the word ends in a vowel ('s').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, unstressed.. cua — Closed syllable, unstressed.. der — Closed syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. rei — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. s — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
des-
Latin origin, meaning 'reversal, undoing'. Negation/reversal function.
cuader-
Latin *quadernus* origin, meaning 'notebook, booklet'. Core meaning related to binding.
-nareis
Spanish verbal suffix (-nare- infinitive) + inflectional ending (-eis 2nd person plural present indicative). Verb formation and person/number indication.
Similar Words
Vowel Separation
Syllables are separated by vowels (e.g., de-cua).
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters like 'cu' are maintained as a single onset if they are common and easily pronounceable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable (e.g., rei).
- The 'cu' cluster is a common exception to the consonant cluster separation rule.
- The word's length and inflectional ending contribute to its complex syllabification.
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