désensibilisation
Syllables
dé-sen-si-bi-li-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/de.zɑ̃.si.bi.li.za.sjɔ̃/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
dés- + sensibil- + -isation
The word 'désensibilisation' is divided into seven syllables: dé-sen-si-bi-li-sa-tion. It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and nasal vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
The act of reducing sensitivity to something, often emotional or physical stimuli.
Desensitization
“La désensibilisation aux images violentes peut avoir des conséquences sur les enfants.”
“Il a suivi une thérapie de désensibilisation pour surmonter sa phobie.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable, '-tion'.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, vowel sound.. sen — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. si — Closed syllable.. bi — Closed syllable.. li — Closed syllable.. sa — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel sound generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Sequence
Consonant-vowel combinations typically form a syllable.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress falls on the final syllable in French.
Nasal Vowel Syllable Nucleus
Nasal vowels form the nucleus of a syllable.
- The 's' before 'i' is pronounced, creating a clear syllable boundary.
- The nasal vowels /ɑ̃/ and /ɔ̃/ are crucial for accurate syllabification.
- The word follows standard French stress patterns.
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