desesperanzamos
Syllables
des-es-pe-ran-za-mos
Pronunciation
/des.es.pe.ɾan.θaˈmos/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
des- + esper- + -anza-
The word 'desesperanzamos' is a Spanish verb syllabified as 'des-es-pe-ran-za-mos' with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'des-', root 'esper-', and suffixes '-anza-' and '-mos'. The phonetic transcription is /des.es.pe.ɾan.θaˈmos/. Syllabification follows standard Spanish CV rules and penultimate stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
To dishearten, to deprive of hope, to cause despair.
We dishearten/deprive of hope.
“Sus palabras nos desesperanzaron.”
“No debemos desesperanzarnos ante las dificultades.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zan').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. es — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. pe — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. ran — Closed syllable, consonant cluster + vowel.. za — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Each consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Permissible consonant clusters are grouped within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of /θ/ (Peninsular Spanish) vs. /s/ (Latin America).
- The tap /ɾ/ is a common feature of Spanish phonology.
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