protagonizareis
Syllables
pro-ta-go-ni-za-reis
Pronunciation
/pɾo.ta.ɣo.ni.θaˈɾei̯s/
Stress
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Morphemes
pro- + tag- + -onizar-eis
The word 'protagonizareis' is a verb form with six syllables: pro-ta-go-ni-za-reis. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'za'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel separation, consonant cluster handling, and penultimate stress assignment. The morphemic structure reveals Latin and Greek origins.
Definitions
- 1
To star in, to feature, to play a leading role.
You all star in/feature.
“Vosotros protagonizáis la obra de teatro.”
“¿Qué papel protagonizáis en la película?”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'za', as per Spanish stress rules for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ta — Closed syllable.. go — Open syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. za — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. reis — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Vowels between consonants are separated into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split according to phonotactic constraints.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are generally kept within a single syllable.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'z' (θ vs. s) does not affect syllabification.
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