descentralizais
Syllables
des-cen-tra-li-za-is
Pronunciation
/desθen.tɾa.liˈθais/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
des- + central- + -izais
The word 'descentralizais' is a verb form with six syllables divided according to CV and VCV rules. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and Spanish suffixes. Syllabification is consistent with standard Spanish phonological rules, with regional variations in 'z' pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
To decentralize; to distribute power or functions away from a central authority.
To decentralize
“Vosotros descentralizáis la toma de decisiones.”
“El gobierno descentralizais las competencias a las regiones.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. cen — Open syllable, 'c' pronounced as /θ/ in Spain.. tra — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. za — Open syllable, 'z' pronounced as /θ/ in Spain.. is — Closed syllable, final syllable with stress.
Word Parts
Consonant-Vowel Syllabification
Consonant-Vowel sequences form open syllables.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'z' as /θ/ (Spain) or /s/ (Latin America).
- The 'nz' sequence is generally split between syllables.
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