extranjerizando
Syllables
ex-tran-je-ri-zan-do
Pronunciation
/eks.tɾaŋ.xe.ɾi.ˈθan.do/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
ex- + tranj- + -jerizando
The word 'extranjerizando' is divided into six syllables: ex-tran-je-ri-zan-do. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zan'). It's a verb in the present participle form, derived from the verb 'extranjerizar' and composed of a prefix, root, and several suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, keeping consonant clusters intact and applying the penultimate stress rule.
Definitions
- 1
The act of making something foreign, estranging, or alienating.
Gerund of 'to estrange', 'to make foreign'.
“Está extranjerizando a sus hijos con su educación.”
“El proceso de globalización está extranjerizando las culturas locales.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zan').
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tran — Closed syllable.. je — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. zan — Closed syllable, stressed.. do — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters (like 'tr') are kept together within a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
A vowel typically follows a consonant to form a syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's', the stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'j' as /x/.
- The suffix '-izando' is a common verbal suffix with predictable syllabification patterns.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Spanish
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.