desessualizzare
Syllables
de-ses-su-a-liz-za-re
Pronunciation
/desessualizzˈaːre/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + sessual- + -izzare
The word 'desessualizzare' is a verb divided into seven syllables (de-ses-su-a-liz-za-re) with stress on the penultimate syllable. It follows standard Italian syllabification rules, prioritizing open syllables and consonant-vowel divisions, and is structurally similar to other verbs ending in '-izzare'.
Definitions
- 1
To remove or diminish the sexual content or connotation of something.
To desexualize
“Il regime cercò di desessualizzare l'arte.”
“La censura voleva desessualizzare il film.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('liz').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ses — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. su — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. liz — Closed syllable.. za — Open syllable, 'z' pronunciation varies.. re — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are typically divided between consonants and vowels.
Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Geminate Consonant Handling
Geminate consonants create heavier syllables but don't necessarily block syllable division.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in a vowel.
- The geminate 'ss' could lead to debate about syllable weight, but standard syllabification prioritizes the vowel-consonant pattern.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'z' do not affect the written syllable division.
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