autohypnotization
Syllables
au-to-hyp-no-ti-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɔːtəʊhɪpnəʊtɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
auto- + hypno- + -ization
The word 'autohypnotization' is divided into seven syllables: au-to-hyp-no-ti-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ti'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'auto-', the root 'hypno-', and the suffix '-ization'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The act of hypnotizing oneself.
“He practiced autohypnotization to manage his anxiety.”
“The therapist recommended autohypnotization as a coping mechanism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ti'). The stress pattern is 0 (unstressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 1 (stressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 1 (stressed).
Syllables
au — Open syllable, vowel sound.. to — Open syllable, vowel sound.. hyp — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. no — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant sound.. za — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end of the word.
Word Parts
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Vowel Syllabification
Vowel sounds generally form their own syllable.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters preceding a vowel are typically assigned to the following syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- The length of the word and the combination of prefixes and suffixes could potentially lead to ambiguity, but the rules consistently lead to the proposed division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but would not significantly alter the syllable division.
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