desencarcelaron
Syllables
de-sen-car-ce-la-ron
Pronunciation
/desen.kaɾ.θeˈla.ɾon/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
des- + encarcel- + -aron
The word 'desencarcelaron' is a Spanish verb meaning 'they released (from prison)'. It is divided into six syllables: de-sen-car-ce-la-ron, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('ca'). It consists of the prefix 'des-', the root 'encarcel-', and the suffix '-aron'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel-consonant division and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
To release from prison; to liberate someone who was incarcerated.
They released (from prison).
“Los activistas desencarcelaron a los presos políticos.”
“Después de años, desencarcelaron al héroe de guerra.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sen — Open syllable.. car — Closed syllable, contains a tapped 'r'. ce — Open syllable, 'c' pronounced as /θ/ in Spain.. la — Open syllable.. ron — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Syllabification
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable unless otherwise indicated by an accent mark.
- The consonant cluster 'enc' is maintained as a unit.
- The pronunciation of 'c' as /θ/ is a regional variation (Spain).
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