desenmascarando
Syllables
de-sen-mas-ca-ran-do
Pronunciation
/desenmaskaˈɾando/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
des- + enmascarar + -ando
The word 'desenmascarando' is a Spanish gerund meaning 'unmasking'. It is divided into six syllables: de-sen-mas-ca-ran-do, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'ca'. It consists of the prefix 'des-', the root 'enmascarar', and the gerund suffix '-ando'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel-initial syllables and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
The act of unmasking, exposing, or revealing something hidden.
unmasking, exposing
“Estaba desenmascarando la verdad detrás de la mentira.”
“La investigación está desenmascarando a los culpables.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sen — Open syllable.. mas — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sm' remains together.. ca — Closed, stressed syllable.. ran — Closed syllable.. do — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Every vowel sound initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable, unless they can be broken by a vowel.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's', the stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'sm' cluster is a common occurrence and doesn't pose a significant challenge to syllabification.
- The gerund suffix '-ando' consistently forms a separate syllable.
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