sensibilizează
Syllables
sen-si-bi-li-ze-a-ză
Pronunciation
/sen.si.bi.li.ze̯a.za/
Stress
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Morphemes
sensi- + bil- + -izează
The Romanian verb 'sensibilizează' (to sensitize) is divided into seven syllables: sen-si-bi-li-ze-a-ză, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('li'). It's morphologically complex, built from Latin roots and suffixes, and its syllable division follows standard Romanian phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
To make someone or something more sensitive; to awaken awareness.
To sensitize, to make sensitive.
“Educația sensibilizează tinerii la problemele sociale.”
“Muzica o sensibilizează profund.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li').
Syllables
sen — Open syllable. si — Open syllable. bi — Open syllable. li — Open syllable, stressed. ze — Open syllable. a — Open syllable. ză — Closed syllable
Word Parts
sensi-
From Latin *sensus* (feeling, perception). Adds the meaning of 'feeling' or 'sensitivity'.
bil-
From Latin *bilis* (will, desire). Functions as a linking element.
-izează
From Latin *-izare* + Romanian -*ă*. Forms the 3rd person singular present indicative of a reflexive verb, indicating a causative or factitive action.
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in many Romanian words.
Consonant Cluster Accommodation
Romanian allows consonant clusters within syllables, particularly at the end of words due to suffixation.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The final *-ază* suffix is a common feature in Romanian verbs and influences both syllable division and stress placement.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, but they generally don't affect the core syllable structure.
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