desengrilletare
Syllables
de-sen-gri-lle-ta-re
Pronunciation
/desenɣɾiʎeˈtaɾe/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
des- + engrillet- + -are
The word 'desengrilletare' is a Spanish infinitive verb. It is divided into six syllables: de-sen-gri-lle-ta-re, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the prefix 'des-', the root 'engrillet-', and the infinitive suffix '-are'. The syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, considering the pronunciation of 'll' and 'g'.
Definitions
- 1
To disengage, release, or unlatch something; to free from a catch or trigger mechanism.
To disengage, to release, to unlatch.
“Necesito desengrilletare el freno.”
“El mecanismo se desengrilletó solo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ta'), as is standard for Spanish infinitives.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, vowel ending.. sen — Open syllable, vowel ending.. gri — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. lle — Open syllable, vowel ending, 'll' as a single phoneme.. ta — Open syllable, vowel ending.. re — Open syllable, vowel ending.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Rule
Syllables can end in consonants, especially after vowels.
Diphthong Rule
Vowel combinations forming diphthongs are kept together.
Stress Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable for infinitives.
- French origin of the root.
- Pronunciation of 'll' as /ʎ/.
- Pronunciation of 'g' before 'r' as /ɣ/.
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