desperdiciareis
Syllables
de-sper-di-cia-reis
Pronunciation
/des.peɾ.ði.ˈθja.ɾeis/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
des- + perd- + -iciareis
The word 'desperdiciareis' is a verb in the imperfect subjunctive, divided into five syllables: de-sper-di-cia-reis. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cia'). The morphemic structure reveals Latin origins and a negation/loss theme. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, with considerations for consonant clusters and the palatalization of 'ci'.
Definitions
- 1
To waste (something), in the imperfect subjunctive mood.
You (plural, informal) would waste / You (plural, informal) were wasting.
“Si tuvierais más tiempo, ¿desperdiciareis la oportunidad?”
“No creía que ellos desperdiciareis tanto dinero.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cia').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, vowel ending.. sper — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. di — Open syllable, vowel ending.. cia — Closed syllable, 'ci' cluster with palatalization.. reis — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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Vowel Ending
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Break
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
Palatalization of 'ci'
The 'ci' cluster before 'a', 'o', or 'u' is treated as a unit, and 'c' becomes /θ/ in many dialects.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' or 'e' (/θ/ vs. /s/).
- The 'r' can sometimes form a syllable on its own.
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