estraperleaseis
Syllables
es-tra-per-le-a-seis
Pronunciation
/estɾapeɾleˈaseis/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
es- + trap- + -ear, -le, -is
The word 'estraperleaseis' is divided into six syllables (es-tra-per-le-a-seis) following standard Spanish syllabification rules. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a verb in the imperative mood, formed from a prefix, root, and several suffixes. Syllable structure is consistent with other Spanish verbs ending in '-eis'.
Definitions
- 1
To engage in black market trading or speculation.
To engage in the black market/to speculate illegally.
“Durante la guerra, la gente estraperleaseaba para conseguir comida.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('a' in 'le-a') due to the general rule for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
es — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, stressed.. seis — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
es-
Latin origin, preposition meaning 'in, on, at'. Verbal prefix.
trap-
Origin uncertain, possibly related to 'atrapar' (to trap). Relates to illicit trade.
-ear, -le, -is
-ear (Latin -are) verbal suffix. -le (3rd person plural indirect object pronoun). -is (2nd person plural imperative ending).
Similar Words
Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Rule
A consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The clitic pronoun '-le-' does not alter the standard syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ɾ/ do not affect syllable division.
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