conventionalising
Syllables
con-ven-tion-al-is-ing
Pronunciation
/kənˌvenˈʃənəlaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
con- + vention- + -tional
The word 'conventionalising' is divided into six syllables: con-ven-tion-al-is-ing, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('al'). It's formed from the prefix 'con-', root 'vention-', and suffixes '-tional' and '-ising'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with some common exceptions.
Definitions
- 1
The act of making something conventional; causing something to conform to accepted standards or practices.
“The company is actively conventionalising its procedures.”
“Conventionalising the language of scientific discourse can make it more accessible.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('al'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and structure.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ven — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. al — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. is — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
When a consonant cluster follows a vowel, the syllable break occurs before the cluster.
- The '-tion' syllable is a common exception due to the consonant cluster.
- The '-al' syllable is often treated as a single unit.
- American English spelling may use '-izing' instead of '-ising'.
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