desperfollaseis
Syllables
des-per-fo-lla-se-is
Pronunciation
/des.peɾ.fo.ʝaˈse.is/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + perfoll- + -aseis
The word 'desperfollaseis' is a conjugated verb form with a prefix, root, and suffixes. It is divided into six syllables: des-per-fo-lla-se-is. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word means 'to shed one's leaves' and follows standard Spanish syllabification and stress rules.
Definitions
- 1
To defoliate oneself; to lose leaves (reflexively).
To shed one's leaves (figuratively, to lose vitality or energy).
“Las hojas se desperfollaban con el viento.”
“Se desperfollaseis con la llegada del invierno.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('se' syllable), following the standard Spanish rule for words ending in vowels (other than 'n' or 's').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Closed syllable, contains a trilled 'r' sound.. fo — Open syllable.. lla — Open syllable, 'll' pronounced as /ʝ/ (Yeísmo).. se — Open syllable, reflexive pronoun.. is — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Vowels generally separate into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels (excluding 'n' or 's') are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'll' sound can be pronounced differently depending on the region (Yeísmo).
- The reflexive pronoun 'se' is often attached to the verb, influencing the syllabification.
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