autohybridization
Syllables
au-to-hy-bri-di-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɒːtəʊhaɪˈbrɪdɪzeɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
auto- + hybrid + -ization
Autohybridization is syllabified as au-to-hy-bri-di-za-tion, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's a noun formed from the Greek prefix 'auto-', the Latin root 'hybrid', and the Greek suffix '-ization'. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel-centricity.
Definitions
- 1
The process of self-fertilization or crossing within a single species or variety.
“Autohybridization is common in certain plant species.”
“The researcher studied the effects of autohybridization on genetic diversity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable (/ˈbrɪ/). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable (/ɒː/).
Syllables
au — Open syllable, diphthong.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. bri — Closed syllable.. di — Closed syllable.. za — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are included in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a consonant cluster.
- The length and complex morphology of the word require careful consideration of stress placement.
- The prefix *auto-* influences the overall stress pattern.
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