contemporizaria
Syllables
con-tem-po-ri-za-ria
Pronunciation
/kontem.po.ɾi.θa.ˈɾja/ or /kontem.po.ɾi.sa.ˈɾja/
Stress
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Morphemes
con- + temp- + -orizar-ia
The word 'contemporizaria' is a Spanish verb form divided into six syllables (con-tem-po-ri-za-ria) with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules based on vowel separation and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
To bring something up to date; to modernize; to make contemporary.
To contemporize
“Si tuviera más tiempo, contemporizaría mi casa.”
“El museo contemporizaría su colección para atraer a un público más joven.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ri' in 'za-ria'). This is due to the general rule for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tem — Open syllable, unstressed.. po — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.. ria — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters (like 'mp', 'rz') are maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable unless marked with an accent.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'z' (/θ/ in Spain, /s/ in Latin America) does not affect syllabification.
- The 'rz' cluster is a common sequence and is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
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