desentronizaban
Syllables
de-sen-tro-ni-za-ban
Pronunciation
/desen.tɾo.ni.θaˈβan/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
des- + tron- + -izar-aban
The word 'desentronizaban' is a verb form meaning 'they were dethroning'. It is divided into six syllables: de-sen-tro-ni-za-ban, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'ni'. The syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel and consonant separation, with the 'ntr' cluster being an exception.
Definitions
- 1
To dethrone, to remove someone from a position of power.
To dethrone
“Los rebeldes desentronizaban al rey.”
“Intentaban desentronizaban al líder del partido.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ni'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sen — Open syllable.. tro — Closed syllable, contains the 'tr' cluster.. ni — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. za — Open syllable.. ban — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Separation
Vowels generally separate into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables, except for established clusters like 'ntr'.
Weak Consonant Rule
Single consonants between vowels typically go with the following vowel.
- The 'z' sound has regional variations (/θ/ in Spain, /s/ in Latin America).
- The 'ntr' cluster is maintained as a single unit within the syllable.
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