desentimentalize
Syllables
de-sen-ti-men-tal-ize
Pronunciation
/diːˌsɛntɪˈmɛntəlaɪz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
de- + sentimental + -ize
The word 'desentimentalize' is divided into six syllables: de-sen-ti-men-tal-ize. It consists of the prefix 'de-', the root 'sentimental', and the suffix '-ize'. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and vowel-glide division rules, respecting morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
To remove the sentimental qualities from; to make less emotional or romantic.
“He tried to desentimentalize his memories of their first meeting.”
“The author desentimentalized the historical event, presenting it with stark realism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('men').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, vowel followed by glide.. sen — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. men — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. tal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ize — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Syllable Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Glide Syllable Division
Syllables are divided before a vowel followed by a glide.
Morpheme Integrity
Syllable division respects morphemic boundaries, keeping related morphemes together.
- The length and complexity of the word require careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The stress pattern is crucial for correct pronunciation.
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