desengrilletaron
Syllables
de-sen-gri-lle-ta-ron
Pronunciation
/desenɣɾiˈʎetaɾon/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
des- + grillet- + -aron
The word 'desengrilletaron' is a Spanish verb divided into six syllables: de-sen-gri-lle-ta-ron. It's formed from the prefix 'des-', the root 'grillet-', and the suffix '-aron'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ta'). Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel separation and consonant cluster breaking.
Definitions
- 1
To release, unlock, or disengage something that was held or fastened. Often used metaphorically to mean to free someone from a difficult situation or constraint.
They released, they unlocked, they disengaged.
“Los bomberos desengrilletaron a la víctima de los escombros.”
“Desengrilletaron la puerta para poder entrar.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ta'). The stress pattern is typical for Spanish words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. sen — Open syllable, unstressed.. gri — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lle — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ta — Closed syllable, stressed.. ron — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'll' (as /ʎ/, /ʝ/, or /ʒ/) do not affect syllable division.
- The 'gr' cluster is a common sequence and its pronunciation is relatively straightforward.
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