desnacionalizad
Syllables
des-na-cio-na-li-zad
Pronunciation
/des.na.θjo.na.liˈθað/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
des- + nacional- + -izad
The word 'desnacionalizad' is a complex verb form with six syllables divided according to Spanish phonological rules. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of a prefix 'des-', root 'nacional-', and suffix '-izad'. Regional variations affect the pronunciation of certain consonants but not the syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
The act of removing national characteristics or affiliations.
Denationalized
“El gobierno buscaba desnacionalizar la industria.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li'). The stress pattern is typical for Spanish verbs ending in '-izar'.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. na — Open syllable.. cio — Closed syllable, contains the consonant cluster 'ci' and is stressed in some dialects.. na — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. zad — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
des-
Latin origin, meaning 'reversal, negation'. Prefixes typically modify the meaning of the root.
nacional-
Latin origin, from 'natio' meaning 'birth, people, nation'. Forms the core meaning of the word.
-izad
Spanish suffix derived from Latin '-izare'. Indicates a process or action, forming a verb.
Similar Words
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each vowel typically forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if it's a single consonant, creating separate syllables.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' and 'e' and 'z' varies between Castilian Spanish (/θ/) and Latin American Spanish (/s/).
- The suffix '-izad' is a productive verb-forming suffix in Spanish.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Spanish
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.