anthropomorphization
Syllables
an-thro-po-mor-phi-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌænθrɒpəˈmɔːfɪzeɪʃən/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
anthropo- + morph- + -ization
Anthropomorphization is a seven-syllable noun (an-thro-po-mor-phi-za-tion) with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant rules, with a Greek-derived prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities.
“The children's story featured anthropomorphization of the animals, giving them human voices and personalities.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable (/mɔː/), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. thro — Closed syllable, diphthong following consonant blend.. po — Open syllable, diphthong.. mor — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. phi — Open syllable, short vowel sound.. za — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, common suffix.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Rule
Syllables are often divided before a vowel when preceded by a consonant.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally stay within the same syllable.
Consonant Blend Rule
Consonant blends are usually kept together within a syllable.
- The length of the word and the number of morphemes contribute to its complexity, but the syllabification follows standard English rules.
- The schwa sounds may be reduced in some pronunciations, but this doesn't alter the syllabification.
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