infrautilizaban
Syllables
in-fra-u-ti-li-za-ban
Pronunciation
/infra.u.ti.li.θaˈβan/
Stress
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Morphemes
infra- + utiliz- + -aban
The word 'infrautilizaban' is divided into seven syllables: in-fra-u-ti-li-za-ban. It consists of the prefix 'infra-', the root 'utiliz-', and the suffix '-aban'. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ban'). Syllabification follows standard Spanish CV, V, and CVC rules.
Definitions
- 1
To underutilize, to make insufficient use of.
To underutilize
“Infrautilizaban los recursos disponibles.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ban'), following the general rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fra — Open syllable.. u — Open syllable, single vowel.. ti — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. za — Open syllable, 'z' pronounced as /θ/ in Spain.. ban — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
A consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable.
Vowel stands alone
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
A consonant followed by a vowel and another consonant forms a syllable.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'z' (/θ/ in Spain, /s/ in Latin America).
- The integrity of the root 'utiliz-' was maintained despite potential consonant cluster separation.
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