emperexilasteis
Syllables
em-pe-re-xi-las-teis
Pronunciation
/em.pe.ɾe.xi.ˈlas.teis/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
em- + perejil- + -asteis
The word 'emperejilasteis' is a verb conjugation meaning 'you (plural) sprinkled with parsley'. It is divided into six syllables: em-pe-re-xi-las-teis, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix 'em-', root 'perejil-', and suffix '-asteis'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel separation, diphthong preservation, and consonant cluster division.
Definitions
- 1
To sprinkle with parsley.
To parsley (someone/something).
“Emperejilasteis la ensalada con mucho gusto.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('las'), following the general rule for words ending in vowels (other than 'n' or 's').
Syllables
em — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pe — Open syllable, part of the root.. re — Open syllable, part of the root.. xi — Closed syllable, part of the root, contains the velar fricative.. las — Closed syllable, part of the suffix.. teis — Closed syllable, part of the suffix, carries the stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are kept together in a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels (other than 'n' or 's') are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'j' as /x/ is a key feature of Spanish phonology.
- No significant regional variations affect the syllabification of this word.
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