tranquilizacion
Syllables
tra-nqui-li-za-cion
Pronunciation
/tɾaŋ.ki.li.θaˈθjon/ or /tɾaŋ.ki.li.saˈθjon/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
trans- + tranquili- + -zacion
“Tranquilizacion” is a Spanish noun meaning “tranquilization.” It is divided into five syllables: tra-nqui-li-za-cion, with stress on the penultimate syllable “li.” It’s formed from the prefix *trans-*, the root *tranquili-*, and the suffix *-zacion*. The pronunciation of 'z' can vary regionally.
Definitions
- 1
The act of tranquilizing; the state of being tranquilized.
Tranquilization
“La tranquilización del paciente fue necesaria.”
“Buscaba una forma de tranquilización rápida.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li') due to the general rule for words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's'.
Syllables
tra — Open syllable, initial consonant and vowel.. nqui — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. li — Open, stressed syllable, vowel between consonants.. za — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. cion — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to pronounceability.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in consonants (other than 'n' or 's') are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'z' as /θ/ or /s/ is a regional variation.
- The 'tr' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The 'qu' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound /k/.
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