desternillarias
Syllables
des-ter-ni-lla-rias
Pronunciation
/des.ter.ni.ˈʎa.ɾjas/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
des- + ternill- + -arías
The word 'desternillarias' is syllabified as des-ter-ni-lla-rias, with stress on the fourth syllable ('lla'). It's composed of the prefix 'des-', the root 'ternill-', and the suffix '-arías'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel and consonant cluster separation.
Definitions
- 1
To cause someone to laugh uncontrollably, to split one's sides with laughter.
To make them laugh hysterically.
“Si yo contara ese chiste, desternillarias.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lla'), following the rule that words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable when not otherwise marked.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Stressed level 0.. ter — Open syllable, containing part of the root. Stressed level 0.. ni — Open syllable, containing part of the root. Stressed level 0.. lla — Open syllable, containing part of the root. Stressed level 1.. rias — Closed syllable, containing the suffix. Stressed level 0.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Vowels between consonants are separated into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Final Vowel
Words ending in a vowel have stress on the penultimate syllable.
Prefix Separation
Prefixes are generally separated as individual syllables.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'll' (/ʎ/ or /ʝ/).
- The 'r' before 's' is a single tap /ɾ/.
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