desmilitarizada
Syllables
des-mi-li-ta-ri-za-da
Pronunciation
/des.mi.li.ta.ɾiˈθa.ða/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + militar- + -izada
The word 'desmilitarizada' is divided into seven syllables: des-mi-li-ta-ri-za-da. It follows standard Spanish syllabification rules based on consonant-vowel sequences and the penultimate stress rule. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix 'des-', root 'militar-', and suffix '-izada'. It functions as a feminine adjective meaning 'demilitarized'.
Definitions
- 1
Free from military forces or characteristics.
Demilitarized
“La zona era una zona desmilitarizada.”
“Una base desmilitarizada.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'). This follows the standard Spanish rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' without an explicit accent.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. mi — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. li — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. ta — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. ri — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. 'r' is a tap.. za — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. 'z' is /θ/ in Spain.. da — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. 'd' is /ð/ between vowels.
Word Parts
des-
Latin origin, meaning 'reversal, removal'. Negation/reversal function.
militar-
Latin origin (*militaris*), from *miles* 'soldier'. Relates to military matters.
-izada
Spanish suffix formed from *-izar* + *-da*. *-izar* indicates action/process (Latin origin). *-da* is a past participle ending.
Similar Words
Consonant-Vowel Syllabification
Each consonant followed by a vowel forms a separate syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' receive stress on the penultimate syllable if not explicitly marked with an accent.
- Pronunciation of 'z' and 'c' varies between Spain and Latin America.
- The 'r' sound is a tap (/ɾ/) rather than a trill (/r/) in this position.
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