desengrilletado
Syllables
de-sen-gri-lle-ta-do
Pronunciation
/desenɣɾiʎeˈtaðo/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
des- + engrille- + -tado
The word 'desengrilletado' is an adjective meaning 'unbuttoned'. It is divided into six syllables: de-sen-gri-lle-ta-do, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It consists of the prefix 'des-', the root 'engrille-', and the suffix '-tado'. Syllable division follows standard Spanish rules of vowel and consonant-vowel separation.
Definitions
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Unbuttoned, unfastened (specifically referring to buttons).
Unbuttoned, unfastened
“El abrigo estaba desengrilletado.”
“La camisa desengrilletada colgaba de la silla.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ta'). This is due to the word ending in a consonant other than 'n' or 's'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. sen — Open syllable, unstressed.. gri — Open syllable, unstressed.. lle — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, stressed.. do — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Syllables are divided between vowels (e.g., de-sen).
Consonant-Vowel Separation
Syllables are divided between consonants and vowels (e.g., gri-lle).
Stress Placement
Words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the antepenultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'll' (/ʎ/ vs. /ʝ/).
- The pronunciation of 'g' before 'r' as a velar fricative /ɣ/.
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