empolvorizareis
Syllables
em-pol-vo-ri-za-reis
Pronunciation
/em.pol.βo.ɾi.θaˈɾeis/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
em- + polv- + -o-riz-are-is
The word 'empolvorizareis' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, dividing the word into six syllables: em-pol-vo-ri-za-reis. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, all contributing to its meaning of 'to dust (you all)'.
Definitions
- 1
To dust, to cover with dust, to make dusty.
To dust (you all)
“Vosotros empolvorizáis los muebles.”
“Ellos empolvorizan la carretera al pasar.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za' in 'za-reis').
Syllables
em — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pol — Closed syllable, contains the root's initial part.. vo — Open syllable, vowel-consonant-vowel structure.. ri — Open syllable, vowel-consonant-vowel structure.. za — Closed syllable, contains a fricative consonant.. reis — Closed syllable, contains the verb ending and is stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Syllables generally end in vowels, creating open syllables.
Consonant Separation
Consonants generally separate syllables, creating closed syllables.
- The 'rz' sequence is pronounced as /θ/ in Castilian Spanish, but is syllabified as separate consonants.
- Stress placement follows standard Spanish rules for penultimate syllable stress.
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