deslechugillare
Syllables
des-le-chu-gi-lla-re
Pronunciation
/des.le.t͡ʃu.ɣi.ʎa.ˈɾe/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + lechuga + -illare
The word 'deslechuguillare' is a Spanish verb meaning 'to clean lettuce'. It is divided into six syllables: des-le-chu-gi-lla-re, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the prefix 'des-', the root 'lechuga', and the suffix '-illare'. The 'll' is pronounced as /ʎ/ in most dialects.
Definitions
- 1
To remove the lettuce from something; to clean lettuce.
To lettuce-remove, to clean lettuce
“Ella deslechuguillare las hojas cuidadosamente.”
“Necesitamos deslechuguillar todas las lechugas antes de la ensalada.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('llá'), following the general rule for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'ds'. le — Open syllable. chu — Closed syllable, affricate 'ch'. gi — Open syllable, 'g' before 'i' is /ɣ/. lla — Open syllable, 'll' is /ʎ/. re — Open syllable, single tap 'r'
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally combine to form a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are allowed at the beginning or end of syllables.
Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The suffix '-illare' is relatively uncommon.
- The pronunciation of 'll' can vary regionally (e.g., /ʎ/, /ʝ/, /ʒ/).
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