retrogradaramos
Syllables
re-tro-gra-da-ra-mos
Pronunciation
/retɾoɣɾaðaˈɾamos/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
retro- + grad- + -aramos
The word 'retrogradaramos' is a Spanish verb form (imperfect subjunctive, 1st person plural) meaning 'we were regressing'. It is divided into six syllables: re-tro-gra-da-ra-mos, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'retro-', the root 'grad-', and the suffix '-aramos'.
Definitions
- 1
To regress, to go backward, to revert.
To regress
“Si no estudiábamos, retrogradaramos en la clase.”
“Temíamos que retrogradáramos en el proyecto.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ra').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. tro — Open syllable, unstressed.. gra — Open syllable, unstressed.. da — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, stressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Separation
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Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are treated as separate syllables.
- The 'retro-' prefix is often treated as a unit but is divided for analysis.
- The imperfect subjunctive ending '-ramos' is a long syllable but treated as a unit due to its grammatical function.
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