desencaprichadas
Syllables
de-sen-ca-pri-cha-das
Pronunciation
/desen.ka.pɾi.ˈt͡ʃa.ðas/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
des- + caprich- + -adas
The word 'desencaprichadas' is syllabified as de-sen-ca-pri-cha-das, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'des-', root 'caprich-', and suffix '-adas'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules based on vowel centrality, onset maximization, and coda restrictions.
Definitions
- 1
Disenchanted, no longer whimsical, disillusioned.
Disenchanted
“Las princesas desencaprichadas ya no querían cuentos de hadas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pri') due to the general rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, onset 'd', coda null.. sen — Open syllable, onset 's', coda 'n'. ca — Open syllable, onset 'k', coda null.. pri — Open syllable, onset 'pr', coda 'i'. cha — Open syllable, onset 't͡ʃ', coda 'a'. das — Coda syllable, onset null, coda 's'
Word Parts
des-
Latin *dis-* meaning 'reversal, negation'. Negation prefix.
caprich-
From *capricho* (whim, fancy), derived from Italian *capriccio*. Core meaning related to whimsy.
-adas
Spanish suffix indicating a quality or state, often derived from a noun or adjective. Feminine plural adjective marker.
Similar Words
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible.
Coda Restrictions
Spanish allows limited codas (e.g., 'n', 's', 'r').
Stress Rules
Penultimate stress for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
- The word's complexity arises from the combination of prefix, root, and suffix, but the syllabification follows standard Spanish rules without major exceptions.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound do not affect syllable division.
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