universalizamos
Syllables
u-ni-ver-sa-li-za-mos
Pronunciation
/uniβeɾsa.liˈθamos/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
uni- + versal- + i-za-mos
The word 'universalizamos' is divided into seven syllables: u-ni-ver-sa-li-za-mos. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'li'. It's a verb formed from the Latin root 'vers-' with the prefix 'uni-' and suffixes '-i-za-mos'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish vowel and consonant closure rules.
Definitions
- 1
To make universal; to extend to all cases or individuals.
To universalize
“Estamos tratando de universalizar el acceso a la educación.”
“El objetivo es universalizar los derechos humanos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'li' due to the general rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, single vowel.. ni — Closed syllable, ending in 'n'. ver — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. sa — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. li — Closed syllable, ending in 'l', stressed syllable.. za — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. mos — Closed syllable, ending in 's'
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Closure Rule
A consonant following a vowel typically closes the syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The linking vowel '-i-' does not form a separate syllable.
- Standard Spanish syllabification rules are consistently applied.
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