esterilizasteis
Syllables
es-te-ri-li-zas-teis
Pronunciation
/esteɾiliθaˈsteis/
Stress
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Morphemes
es- + teriliz- + -asteis
The word 'esterilizasteis' is a verb form with six syllables divided according to Spanish phonological rules. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The 'z' sound initiates a new syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin origins for the root and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
You (plural, informal) sterilized.
You (all) sterilized.
“¿Esterilizasteis los instrumentos antes de la operación?”
“Ellos esterilizasteis todo el material médico.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-teis'), following the rule for words ending in vowels (excluding 'n' or 's').
Syllables
es — Open syllable, initial syllable.. te — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. zas — Closed syllable, 'z' often initiates a syllable.. teis — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are formed around vowels, with following consonants belonging to the same syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels (excluding 'n' or 's') are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Z as Syllable Initiator
The 'z' sound often initiates a new syllable when followed by a vowel.
- The 'iliz' sequence presents a common syllabification challenge, but the standard rules apply consistently.
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