deshumedecieron
Syllables
des-hu-me-de-cie-ron
Pronunciation
/desu.me.ðeˈθje.ɾon/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + humedecer + -ieron
The word 'deshumedecieron' is divided into six syllables: des-hu-me-de-cie-ron. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cie'). It's a verb form derived from the Latin roots 'humidus' and 'facere', with the prefix 'des-' indicating reversal. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To dehumidify; to slightly moisten again.
They dehumidified / They slightly moistened again.
“Deshumedecieron la ropa para que se secara más rápido.”
“Los bomberos deshumedecieron el área para evitar que el fuego se propagara.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cie'). Spanish words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable unless marked with an acute accent.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, no stress.. hu — Open syllable, no stress.. me — Open syllable, no stress.. de — Open syllable, no stress.. cie — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ron — Closed syllable, no stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are formed around vowels. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters within a syllable are maintained unless a specific rule dictates otherwise.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ie' digraph represents a single vowel sound /je/.
- The pronunciation of 'd' as /ð/ or /d/ varies geographically but does not affect syllabification.
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