closefertilization
Syllables
clo-se-fer-ti-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkləʊzˌfɜːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
close + fertil + ization
The word 'close-fertilization' is divided into seven syllables: clo-se-fer-ti-li-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('li'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'close-', the root 'fertil-', and the suffix '-ization'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules, with diphthongs remaining intact within syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The process of combining male and female gametes (sex cells) to form a zygote.
“Successful close-fertilization is essential for the continuation of the species.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('li'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
clo — Open syllable, diphthong.. se — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. fer — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. ti — Open syllable, short vowel.. li — Open syllable, diphthong.. za — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) generally remain within the same syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken around vowels where possible.
- The hyphenated nature of the compound word does not alter the standard syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., schwa reduction) may occur but do not affect syllable division.
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