desencarcelamos
Syllables
de-sen-car-ce-la-mos
Pronunciation
/desen.kaɾ.θeˈla.mos/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
des- + encarcel- + -amos
The word 'desencarcelamos' is a Spanish verb meaning 'we free'. It is divided into six syllables: de-sen-car-ce-la-mos, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('car'). It is morphologically composed of the prefix 'des-', the root 'encarcel-', and the suffix '-amos'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel syllable division.
Definitions
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We release (from prison)
We release (from prison)
“Desencarcelamos a los rehenes después de negociaciones.”
ant:encarcelamos
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('car').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sen — Open syllable.. car — Closed syllable.. ce — Open syllable, 'c' pronounced as /θ/ in Spain.. la — Open syllable.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant-Vowel Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant are generally closed.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'c' before 'e' or 'i' varies regionally (Spain vs. Latin America).
- The 'r' sound can be tapped or trilled depending on position and accent.
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