desenguaracaste
Syllables
de-se-n-gua-ra-cas-te
Pronunciation
/des.eŋ.ɡwa.ɾa.ˈkas.te/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
des- + enguaracastar + -te
The word 'desenguaracaste' is a first-person singular present indicative verb form. It's divided into seven syllables: de-se-n-gua-ra-cas-te, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('cas'). The word is composed of the prefix 'des-', the root 'enguaracastar', and the suffix '-te'. Its meaning is to make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed.
Definitions
- 1
To make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed; to humiliate.
I make someone feel ashamed/embarrassed.
“No quería desenguaracaste a mi amigo con mis comentarios.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cas'), following the standard Spanish rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. n — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gua — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. cas — Closed syllable, stressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Separation
Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The root 'enguaracastar' is not a standard verb in all Spanish dialects.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' before 'u' (/g/ vs. /ɣ/).
- The unusual root may lead to slight variations in pronunciation.
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