encalabozasteis
Syllables
en-ca-la-bo-za-steis
Pronunciation
/en.ka.la.βo.θaˈsteis/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + calaboz- + -asteis
The word 'encalabozasteis' is a Spanish verb conjugation with a syllable division of 'en-ca-la-bo-za-steis'. It's composed of the prefix 'en-', the root 'calaboz-', and the suffix '-asteis'. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Regional variations exist in the pronunciation of 'z'.
Definitions
- 1
You (plural, informal) imprisoned.
You imprisoned/locked up (informal, plural)
“Encalabozasteis al ladrón en la celda más segura.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za').
Syllables
en — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ca — Open syllable.. la — Open syllable.. bo — Open syllable, 'b' becomes /β/.. za — Open syllable, 'z' becomes /θ/ in Spain.. steis — Closed syllable, contains the inflectional suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if pronounceable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'z' to /θ/ pronunciation is a significant regional variation (Spain vs. Latin America).
- The word's complexity arises from its multiple morphemes and inflectional suffix.
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