encalabrinabais
Syllables
en-ca-la-bri-na-bais
Pronunciation
/en.ka.la.βɾi.na.βais/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + calabrin- + -abais
The word 'encalabrinabais' is a conjugated verb form with a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, with vowels forming separate syllables and consonant clusters remaining intact. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It means 'to playfully tease'.
Definitions
- 1
To playfully tease, mock, or make fun of someone in a lighthearted way.
To tease, to playfully mock.
“Cuando éramos niños, nos encalabrinábamos constantemente.”
“No te encalabrine con él, es muy sensible.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'bri'.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ca — Open syllable, part of the root.. la — Open syllable, part of the root.. bri — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. na — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. bais — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they can be broken up by a vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'br' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The /β/ sound might be pronounced closer to a /b/ in some dialects.
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