desencarcelemos
Syllables
des-en-car-ce-le-mos
Pronunciation
/des.en.kaɾ.θe.le.mos/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
des- + encarcel- + -emos
The word 'desencarcelemos' is a Spanish verb divided into six syllables: des-en-car-ce-le-mos. It consists of the prefix 'des-', the root 'encarcel-', and the suffix '-emos'. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard CV, CVC, and VCC rules, with the 'nc' cluster remaining intact.
Definitions
- 1
To release from prison; to liberate.
Let us release (from prison); let's free (someone).
“Desencarcelemos a los presos políticos.”
“Desencarcelemos a nuestro amigo injustamente acusado.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ce').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. en — Open syllable.. car — Closed syllable.. ce — Open syllable, 'c' pronounced as /θ/ in Spain.. le — Open syllable.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei, with preceding consonants belonging to the same syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
When a consonant follows a vowel, it forms a closed syllable.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
When two consonants follow a vowel, they form a closed syllable.
- The 'nc' cluster is generally kept together within a syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'c' before 'e' or 'i' (/θ/ in Spain, /s/ in Latin America) do not affect syllabification.
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