insensibilisation
Syllables
in-sen-si-bi-li-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.sɑ̃.si.bi.li.zɑ.sjɔ̃/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
in- + sens- + -ibilisation
The word 'insensibilisation' is divided into seven syllables based on maximizing onsets, avoiding stranded consonants, and considering the influence of nasal vowels and suffixes. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It is a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning desensitization.
Definitions
- 1
The process of becoming insensitive; desensitization.
Desensitization
“L'insensibilisation à la douleur peut être un effet secondaire de certains médicaments.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sa').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. sen — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. si — Closed syllable.. bi — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. sa — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Syllables prefer to have an initial consonant.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable.
Nasal Vowel Syllabification
Nasal vowels tend to form the nucleus of their own syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The sequence '-sibil-' requires careful consideration to avoid stranded consonants.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation can influence syllabification.
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