demilitarizzare
Syllables
de-mi-li-ta-riz-za-re
Pronunciation
/de.mi.li.ta.rit͡s.tsaˈre/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + milit- + -izzare
Demilitarizzare is a verb formed from Latin roots. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant division rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It means 'to demilitarize' and is commonly used in political contexts.
Definitions
- 1
To remove military forces or characteristics from a place or situation.
To demilitarize
“Il governo ha deciso di demilitarizzare la zona.”
“È necessario demilitarizzare la politica estera.”
ant:militarizzare
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'za'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. riz — Closed syllable, unstressed.. za — Open syllable, stressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided after vowels (e.g., de-mi).
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable (e.g., ri-tz).
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'rz' cluster is not typical but is accepted and treated as a single unit.
- Stress pattern is consistent across dialects.
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