desmultiplicare
Syllables
des-mul-ti-pli-ca-re
Pronunciation
/des.mul.ti.pliˈka.ɾe/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
des- + multiplic- + -are
The word 'desmultiplicare' is a Spanish verb derived from Latin. It is divided into six syllables: des-mul-ti-pli-ca-re, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'ca'. The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix 'des-', root 'multiplic-', and suffix '-are'. The 'pl' cluster is maintained within a syllable due to its permissibility in Spanish phonology.
Definitions
- 1
To divide something into multiple components or parts; to demultiply.
To demultiply, to break down into multiple parts.
“El programa puede desmultiplicar la señal en varios canales.”
“Es necesario desmultiplicar el problema para encontrar una solución.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, unstressed.. mul — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. pli — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, stressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Consonant-Vowel Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei, with preceding consonants belonging to that syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Permissible Consonant Clusters
Certain consonant clusters (like 'pl') are allowed within a syllable.
- The word is relatively uncommon.
- The 'pl' cluster requires awareness of permissible consonant clusters in Spanish.
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