extranjerizadas
Syllables
ex-tra-nje-ri-za-das
Pronunciation
/eks.tɾaŋ.xe.ɾi.ˈθa.ðas/
Stress
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Morphemes
ex- + tranj- + -jeroizadas
Extranjerizadas is a Spanish adjective/participle meaning 'foreignized'. It's divided into six syllables: ex-tra-nje-ri-za-das, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is built from the prefix ex-, the root tranj-, and the suffixes -jeroizadas. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, with regional variations in 'z' pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
Made foreign; altered to conform to a foreign culture or language.
Foreignized
“Las costumbres fueron extranjerizadas por la globalización.”
“Las palabras extranjerizadas se usan cada vez más.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'). This is typical for Spanish words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial syllable. tra — Open syllable. nje — Closed syllable. ri — Open syllable. za — Open syllable. das — Closed syllable
Word Parts
ex-
Latin origin, meaning 'out of' or 'from', indicates a change or removal from a state.
tranj-
From Latin 'trans', meaning 'across' or 'beyond', core meaning related to foreignness.
-jeroizadas
Combination of -jero- (Spanish, derived from Latin 'gerere' meaning 'to do, to manage'), -iza- (Spanish, verbal suffix), and -das (Spanish, feminine plural past participle ending).
Vowel-Consonant Separation
Syllables are generally divided between vowels and consonants.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'z' as /θ/ or /s/ is a regional variation.
- The 'tranj' sequence requires a clear articulation of the /ɾ/ sound.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it a complex example of Spanish syllabification.
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