destornillaremos
Syllables
des-tor-ni-lla-re-mos
Pronunciation
/des.toɾ.ni.ʎa.ɾe.mos/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
des- + torn- + -ill-
The Spanish verb 'destornillaremos' (we will unscrew) is syllabified as des-tor-ni-lla-re-mos, with stress on 're'. It follows standard Spanish syllabification rules, built around vowels, and exhibits a morphemic structure with Latin roots and Spanish suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
To unscrew, to loosen screws.
We will unscrew.
“Destornillaremos la tapa para abrir el aparato.”
“Mañana destornillaremos el mueble.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 're' due to the general rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tor — Closed syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. lla — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. re — Open, stressed syllable.. mos — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowels, with each vowel typically forming the nucleus.
Consonant Assignment
Consonants between vowels are generally assigned to the following syllable.
Diphthong Treatment
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound for syllabification.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'll' varies regionally ( /ʎ/ or /ʝ/ ).
- The 'r' between vowels is a tap /ɾ/.
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