mestastatizabais
Syllables
me-sta-sta-ti-za-bais
Pronunciation
/me.sta.sta.ti.θa.βais/
Stress
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Morphemes
meta- + stat- + -tizabais
The word 'metastatizabais' is a verb form syllabified according to standard Spanish rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and Spanish verbal suffixes. Syllable division follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, with minor regional variations in 'z' pronunciation.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'), following the general rule for Spanish words ending in vowels (excluding 'n' or 's').
Syllables
me — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sta — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st' initiates a new syllable.. sta — Closed syllable, repetition of 'sta'. ti — Open syllable, vowel initiates a new syllable.. za — Open syllable, 'z' pronounced as /θ/ in some dialects.. bais — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
meta-
Greek origin, meaning 'beyond,' 'after,' or 'change'. Prefix modifying the root.
stat-
Latin origin, from *status* meaning 'state' or 'condition'. Core meaning of the verb.
-tizabais
Combination of -tiz- (verbal suffix), -a- (thematic vowel), and -bais (2nd person plural imperfect indicative ending).
Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up according to pronounceability, with 's' followed by a consonant initiating a new syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels (excluding 'n' or 's') are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional pronunciation variation of 'z' as /θ/ or /s'.
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