epigramatizaban
Syllables
e-pi-gra-ma-ti-za-ban
Pronunciation
/epiɣɾa.ma.tiˈθa.βan/
Stress
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Morphemes
epi- + grama- + -tizaban
The verb 'epigramatizaban' is divided into seven syllables (e-pi-gra-ma-ti-za-ban) with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a morphologically complex word following standard Spanish syllabification rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
To write epigrams; to compose witty, concise sayings.
To epigrammatize
“Los poetas jóvenes epigramatizaban sobre la vida cotidiana.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ti' (za-ban). The stress pattern is typical for Spanish verbs.
Syllables
e — Open syllable, initial vowel.. pi — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel sequence.. gra — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel sequence.. ma — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel sequence.. za — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ban — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel sequence.
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with a vowel are separated.
Consonant-Vowel Sequence
Syllables are divided between consonants and vowels.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'z' (/θ/ vs. /s/) does not affect syllabification.
- The complex suffixation requires careful application of the rules.
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