insensibilization
Syllables
in-sen-si-bi-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnˌsɛnsɪbɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + sens- + -ibleization
The word 'insensibilization' is divided into seven syllables: in-sen-si-bi-li-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'in-', the root 'sens-', and the suffix '-ibleization'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel patterns, as well as suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of making someone or something insensitive; the state of being made insensitive.
“The constant exposure to violence led to a gradual insensibilization to suffering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'). The first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and seventh syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. sen — Open syllable.. si — Closed syllable.. bi — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. za — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable with a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Suffix Rule
Common suffixes like '-tion' typically form their own syllable.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
- The '-bil-' sequence is generally straightforward in this context.
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