sensibilizacion
Syllables
sen-si-bi-li-za-cion
Pronunciation
/sensiβiliθaˈθjon/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
sen- + sensibil- + -izacion
The word 'sensibilizacion' is divided into six syllables: sen-si-bi-li-za-cion. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'za'. It's a noun formed from a Latin root with several suffixes indicating a process of becoming aware. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of breaking consonant clusters and maintaining vowel groups.
Definitions
- 1
The process of becoming sensitive or aware of something; sensitization.
Sensitization
“La sensibilización sobre el cambio climático es crucial.”
“El programa de sensibilización tuvo un gran impacto.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'za' due to the general rule for words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's'.
Syllables
sen — Open syllable, initial syllable.. si — Open syllable, contains a high vowel.. bi — Open syllable, contains a high vowel.. li — Open syllable, contains a high vowel.. za — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. cion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up, with each consonant belonging to a separate syllable.
Vowel Groups
Vowel groups are generally maintained within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'b' between vowels is often pronounced as a soft 'β' sound in many Spanish dialects.
- No significant exceptions to standard Spanish syllabification rules apply.
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