desinficionaste
Syllables
des-in-fi-cio-nas-te
Pronunciation
/desin.fi.θjoˈnas.te/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
des- + infec- + -cion-
The word 'desinficionaste' is a verb form with six syllables divided according to CV and vowel-consonant-vowel patterns. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cio'). It's composed of the prefix 'des-', root 'infec-', suffix '-cion-', and the verbal ending '-aste'.
Definitions
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You disinfected.
You disinfected.
“Desinficionaste la herida antes de vendarla.”
“¿Desinficionaste las manos?”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cio').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. in — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. fi — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. cio — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant, stressed.. nas — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. te — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
A single consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable.
Vowel Surrounded by Consonants
A vowel between two consonants forms a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' varies regionally (/θ/ in Spain, /s/ in Latin America).
- The word follows standard Spanish syllabification rules without unusual exceptions.
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