encangrejasteis
Syllables
en-can-gre-jas-teis
Pronunciation
/en.kaŋ.xe.xas.teis/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
en- + cangrej- + -asteis
The word 'encangrejasteis' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, dividing the word into five syllables: en-can-gre-jas-teis. Stress falls on the third syllable ('gre'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. The 'ngr' cluster is treated as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
To lock something with a crab claw-like mechanism; to secure something tightly.
You (plural, informal in Spain) locked/secured.
“Encangrejasteis la puerta para que nadie entrara.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gre'). Spanish words ending in vowels are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable, unless marked with an accent.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, unstressed.. can — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gre — Closed syllable, stressed.. jas — Closed syllable, unstressed.. teis — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound typically forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to their phonotactic properties. 'ngr' is treated as a single unit.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ngr' consonant cluster is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of /x/ might exist but do not affect syllable division.
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