desmilitariceis
Syllables
des-mi-li-ta-ri-ceis
Pronunciation
/desmi.li.ta.ɾi.ˈθeis/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + militar- + -izar
The word 'desmilitariceis' is a verb form meaning 'demilitarize'. It is divided into six syllables: des-mi-li-ta-ri-ceis, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard Spanish rules for open syllables, consonant clusters, and penultimate stress. Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'z' exist but do not affect the syllable division.
Definitions
- 1
To demilitarize; to reduce or eliminate military forces or installations.
Demilitarize
“El gobierno decidió desmilitariceis la zona fronteriza.”
ant:militarizar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ri'), following the standard Spanish rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. mi — Open syllable, simple structure.. li — Open syllable, simple structure.. ta — Open syllable, simple structure.. ri — Open syllable, tap 'r' sound.. ceis — Open syllable, 'z' pronounced as /θ/ or /s/ depending on region.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'z' (/θ/ in Spain, /s/ in Latin America).
- The 'r' sound is a tap /ɾ/ in this position, not a trill.
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