desmelancolizar
Syllables
des-me-lan-co-li-za-r
Pronunciation
/des.melan.ko.liˈθaɾ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + melancol- + -izar
The Spanish verb 'desmelancolizar' (to cheer up) is divided into syllables as des-me-lan-co-li-za-r, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllabification follows standard Spanish rules.
Definitions
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To dispel melancholy, to cheer up, to make someone feel less sad.
To dispel melancholy, to cheer up.
“La música lo desmelancolizó.”
“Intenté desmelancolizar a mi amiga.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'), following the standard Spanish rule for words ending in a vowel.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. me — Open syllable.. lan — Open syllable.. co — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. za — Open syllable, stressed.. r — Coda syllable.
Word Parts
des-
Latin *dis-* meaning 'reversal, negation'. Negation/reversal function.
melancol-
From Latin *melancholia*, ultimately from Greek *melas chole* 'black bile'. Core meaning related to melancholy.
-izar
Spanish suffix derived from Latin *-izare*, ultimately from Greek *-izein*. Verb formation.
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant Syllabification
Each vowel followed by a consonant generally forms a separate syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Initial Syllable Openness
Initial syllables are typically open (begin with a vowel).
- The 'nl' sequence doesn't create a diphthong.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'z' as /θ/ or /s/.
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