escachifollaste
Syllables
es-ca-chi-fol-las-te
Pronunciation
/es.ka.t͡ʃi.fo.ˈʎas.te/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
es- + cachifol- + -aste
The word 'escachifollaste' is a Spanish verb divided into six syllables: es-ca-chi-fol-las-te. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'las'. It's formed from the prefix 'es-', the root 'cachifol-', and the suffix '-aste'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of breaking consonant clusters and vowel groups.
Definitions
- 1
To rummage through someone's belongings, often secretly or without permission; to search thoroughly and carelessly.
To snoop, to rummage, to search through.
“No me escachifollaste mis papeles.”
“El policía escachifolló su bolso.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'las' (fifth syllable).
Syllables
es — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. chi — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fol — Closed syllable, unstressed.. las — Closed syllable, stressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up, with each consonant moving to the following vowel.
Vowel Groups
Vowel groups are separated if they form distinct syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is not common but follows the rule of breaking consonant clusters.
- The 'll' sound can vary regionally (e.g., /ʝ/ in some dialects of Spain).
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