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trastrabillaste

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
15 characters
Spanish
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5syllables

trastrabillaste

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

tras-tra-bi-llas-te

Pronunciation

/tras.tra.βi.ˈʎas.te/

Stress

00011

Morphemes

tras- + trab- + -billaste

The word 'trastrabillaste' is a Spanish verb meaning 'you stumbled'. It's syllabified as tras-tra-bi-llas-te, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is formed from the prefix 'tras-', the root 'trab-', and the suffix '-billaste', following standard Spanish syllabification rules.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To stumble, trip, or falter while walking.

    To stumble, trip, falter.

    “Te trastrabillaste con la alfombra.”

    “Trastrabillaste al bajar las escaleras.”

    syn:tropezarcaerteresbalar
    ant:caminar con firmezaandar establemente

Stress pattern

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('llas'), following the standard Spanish rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' without an accent.

Syllables

5
tras/tras/
tra/tra/
bi/bi/
llas/ʎas/
te/te/

tras — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, contains the root.. bi — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. llas — Closed syllable, contains the palatal lateral approximant.. te — Closed syllable, final syllable, contains the verb ending.

Word Parts

pre

tras-

From Latin 'trans-', meaning 'across, over, through'. Indicates completion or change of state.

root

trab-

From 'trabajar' (to work), derived from Latin 'trabare' (to toil, labor).

suf

-billaste

Combination of '-bil-' (capability) and '-aste' (2nd person singular past simple ending).

Similar Words

tra­ba­jas­teca­mi­nas­teha­blas­te

Vowel-Consonant (VC)

Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants, creating open syllables where possible.

Consonant Cluster (CC)

Consonant clusters are separated if they allow for pronounceable syllables.

Penultimate Stress

Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable unless otherwise marked.

Prefix Separation

Prefixes are generally separated into their own syllables.

  • The pronunciation of 'll' can vary regionally (/ʎ/ or /ʝ/), but this doesn't affect syllabification.
  • The combination of 'tras-' and 'trab-' can be challenging for learners, but the syllabification remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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