desubstantialize
Syllables
de-sub-stan-ti-a-lize
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːsʌbˈstænʃəlaɪz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
de- + substant- + -ialize
The word 'desubstantialize' is divided into six syllables: de-sub-stan-ti-a-lize. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). It's a verb formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, with a typical English stress pattern for words of this structure.
Definitions
- 1
To remove the concrete qualities or substance from something; to abstract.
“The philosopher attempted to desubstantialize the concept of love.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. sub — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stan — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, primary stressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed, vowel reduction.. lize — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of GB English.
- The '-st-' cluster is a common and acceptable onset in English.
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