desentimentalize
Syllables
de-sen-ti-men-ta-lize
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːsɛntɪˈmɛntəlʌɪz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
de- + sentimental + -ize
The word 'desentimentalize' is divided into six syllables: de-sen-ti-men-ta-lize. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('men'). It's a verb formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'sentimental', and the suffix '-ize'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
To remove sentimentality from; to make less emotional or sensitive.
“He tried to desentimentalize his memories of his childhood.”
“The author desentimentalized the story, focusing on the harsh realities.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('men').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sen — Open syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. men — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ta — Open syllable.. lize — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound, creating open syllables.
Consonant Rule
Syllables can end with a consonant sound, creating closed syllables.
- The word is relatively straightforward in its syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /dɪ/ instead of /diː/) do not affect syllable division.
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