deseperanzaste
Syllables
de-se-pe-ran-za-ste
Pronunciation
/des.es.pe.ɾan.θaˈste/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
des- + esper- + -anza-ste
The word 'desesperanzaste' is a verb form with six syllables divided according to Spanish vowel-based syllabification rules. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and two suffixes. The 'nz' cluster is a minor consideration, and regional pronunciation variations exist.
Definitions
- 1
To despair, to dishearten (2nd person singular preterite indicative).
You despaired, you disheartened.
“Me desesperanzaste con tus mentiras.”
“¿Por qué me desesperanzaste?”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. se — Open syllable.. pe — Open syllable.. ran — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. za — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ste — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Permissible consonant clusters remain within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable unless marked with an acute accent.
- The 'nz' cluster is permissible but less common.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'z' and 'c' (before 'e' or 'i').
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