insensibilizare
Syllables
in-sen-si-bi-li-za-re
Pronunciation
/in.sen.si.βi.li.θaˈɾe/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + sensibil- + -izare
The word 'insensibilizare' is a verb meaning 'to desensitize'. It is divided into seven syllables: in-sen-si-bi-li-za-re, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'in-', the root 'sensibil-', and the suffix '-izare'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish vowel-centric rules and penultimate stress patterns.
Definitions
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To desensitize, to make insensitive, to diminish emotional responsiveness.
To desensitize
“La exposición a la violencia puede insensibilizar a las personas.”
“El tratamiento intentaba insensibilizar al paciente al dolor.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('re').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. sen — Open syllable, unstressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. bi — Open syllable, unstressed. 'b' becomes /β/.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Open syllable, unstressed. 'z' pronunciation varies.. re — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'z' (/θ/ vs. /s/).
- The word's relative rarity may lead to pronunciation variations.
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