desfortaleciera
Syllables
des-for-ta-le-cie-ra
Pronunciation
/des.foɾ.ta.le.θje.ɾa/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
des- + fortal- + -eciera
The word 'desfortaleciera' is a verb in the imperfect subjunctive mood. It is divided into six syllables: des-for-ta-le-cie-ra, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('cie'). It consists of the prefix 'des-', the root 'fortal-', and the suffix '-eciera'. The pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' and 'e' as /θ/ is a key phonetic feature.
Definitions
- 1
To weaken, to make less strong.
To weaken
“Si él no se hubiera lesionado, no se habría desfortalecido.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cie'). The stress pattern is 000110, indicating unstressed syllables followed by the stressed syllable.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. for — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. ta — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. le — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. cie — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant, 'c' pronounced as /θ/.. ra — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Consonant-Vowel (CV) combinations form open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' and 'e' as /θ/ is a standard Spanish rule.
- The imperfect subjunctive mood influences the suffixation.
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