encandelillasen
Syllables
en-can-de-li-lla-sen
Pronunciation
/en.kan.de.liˈʎa.sen/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + candil- + -sen
The Spanish verb 'encandelillasen' is divided into six syllables: en-can-de-li-lla-sen. Stress falls on 'li'. It's formed from the prefix 'en-', root 'candil-', and suffixes '-illa-' and '-sen'. Syllabification adheres to standard Spanish vowel separation and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
To make someone or something shine, to illuminate, to brighten up (often figuratively).
To illuminate/brighten (they would).
“Si pudieran, encandelillasen la noche con sus ideas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li').
Syllables
en — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. can — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. de — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. li — Open syllable, consonant-vowel, potential regional variation.. lla — Open syllable, consonant-vowel, 'll' pronunciation varies.. sen — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.
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Initial Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a word are maintained if pronounceable.
Vowel Separation Rule
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters within a syllable are not broken unless unpronounceable.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'll' (/ʎ/ vs. /ʝ/).
- The word is a relatively uncommon verb form, but follows standard syllabification rules.
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