desvalorizareis
Syllables
des-va-lo-ri-za-reis
Pronunciation
/desβaloɾiˈθaɾeis/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
des- + valor- + -izareis
The word 'desvalorizareis' is a verb form syllabified as 'des-va-lo-ri-za-reis', with stress on the penultimate syllable 'ri'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'des-', root 'valor-', and suffixes '-izareis'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel separation, consonant cluster handling, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
To devalue, to diminish the worth or value of something.
To devalue
“No debemos desvalorizar el trabajo de los demás.”
“El gobierno desvalorizó la moneda.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'ri', following the rule that words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, unstressed.. va — Open syllable, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, primary stressed.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.. reis — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
des-
Latin origin, meaning 'reversal, negation'. Negation prefix.
valor-
Latin origin (*valor*), meaning 'value, worth'. Core meaning.
-izareis
Combination of -iza- (verbalizing suffix, Latin *-izare*), -re- (infinitive/verb form), and -is (2nd person plural present/future subjunctive ending). Indicates verb form, person, and mood.
Similar Words
Vowel Separation
Vowels between consonants are separated into distinct syllables (e.g., 'va-lo').
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation (e.g., 'des-').
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'z' (/θ/ in Spain, /s/ in Latin America) does not affect syllabification.
- The consonant cluster 'vr' is permissible in Spanish and does not require separation.
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