encallejonasteis
Syllables
en-ca-lle-jo-nas-teis
Pronunciation
/en.ka.ʎe.xo.ˈnas.teis/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + callej- + -onasteis
The word 'encallejonasteis' is a Spanish verb conjugated in the 2nd person plural preterite indicative. It is divided into six syllables: en-ca-lle-jo-nas-teis, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'nas'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix 'en-', root 'callej-', and suffixes '-on-' and '-asteis'.
Definitions
- 1
To lead someone into a narrow street or alley; to trap someone in a difficult situation (figuratively).
You (plural, informal) led into a narrow street/alley; You (plural, informal) trapped.
“Los manifestantes encallejonasteis a la policía.”
“Encallejonasteis a vuestros amigos con vuestras mentiras.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'nas', following the general rule for words ending in 's'.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. lle — Open syllable, unstressed.. jo — Open syllable, unstressed.. nas — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. teis — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are generally formed around CV patterns, with consonants initiating syllables and vowels terminating them.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'll' sound requires specific pronunciation as a palatal lateral approximant /ʎ/.
- The combination of multiple suffixes is a morphological complexity but doesn't directly affect syllabification.
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