responsabilizar
Syllables
res-pon-sa-bi-li-zar
Pronunciation
/res.pon.sa.βi.li.θaɾ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
re- + sponsa- + -bilizar
The word 'responsabilizar' is divided into six syllables: res-pon-sa-bi-li-zar. It's a verb with Latin roots, meaning 'to hold responsible'. The stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel grouping, consonant clusters, and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
To hold someone responsible; to make someone accountable.
To hold responsible, to make accountable.
“El jefe lo responsabilizó por el error.”
“Es importante responsabilizar a los jóvenes de sus actos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('bi').
Syllables
res — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. pon — Open syllable.. sa — Open syllable.. bi — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. za — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form their own syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters remain within the same syllable.
Final Consonant
A single consonant at the end of a word typically closes the syllable.
Maximizing Onsets
Syllabification attempts to create syllables with onsets whenever possible.
- The 'ns' cluster is a common occurrence in Spanish.
- The pronunciation of 'z' as /θ/ or /s/ is a regional variation.
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