conventionalizing
Syllables
con-ven-tion-al-iz-ing
Pronunciation
/kən.vənˈʃən.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
con- + vent + -tion-al-izing
The word 'conventionalizing' is divided into six syllables: con-ven-tion-al-iz-ing. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('al'). It's a verb formed from a Latin root with multiple English and Latin suffixes. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of making something conform to accepted standards or conventions; causing something to become conventional.
“The company is actively conventionalizing its product line to appeal to a wider audience.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('al').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. ven — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Open syllable, unstressed.. al — Open syllable, stressed.. iz — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Onset-Rime Division
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Consonant Blend Division
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- The word's length and multiple suffixes require careful attention to avoid mis-syllabification.
- The stress pattern is crucial for correct pronunciation.
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