deseenguaracases
Syllables
de-se-en-gua-ra-ca-ses
Pronunciation
/des.eŋ.ɡwa.ɾa.ˈka.ses/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
des- + enguarac- + -ases
The word 'desenguaracases' is a Spanish verb form (2nd person singular present subjunctive) divided into seven syllables: de-se-en-gua-ra-ca-ses. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'). It's composed of the prefix 'des-', the root 'enguarac-', and the suffix '-ases'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, considering vowel-consonant-vowel patterns and the silent 'u' after 'g'.
Definitions
- 1
To make someone look foolish or ridiculous; to embarrass someone.
To make you look foolish/ridiculous.
“No quiero desenguaracases delante de todos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'). This is standard for Spanish words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. en — Open syllable, unstressed.. gua — Open syllable, unstressed. 'u' is silent.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, stressed.. ses — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Silent 'u' after 'g'
The 'u' is not considered in syllabification when it follows 'g' before 'a', 'e', or 'i'.
- The verb 'desenguaracasar' is relatively uncommon.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the articulation of the 'r' sound.
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