decentralisation
Syllables
de-cen-tral-i-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
de- + central + -isation
The word 'decentralisation' is divided into six syllables: de-cen-tral-i-sa-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rhyme structure.
Definitions
- 1
The process of transferring power or control from a central authority to local or regional authorities.
“The government's policy of decentralisation aimed to empower local communities.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('i'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('de').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, onset 'd', rhyme 'ee'. cen — Closed syllable, onset 'c', rhyme 'en'. tral — Open syllable, onset 'tr', rhyme 'ə'. i — Open syllable, onset 'l', rhyme 'aɪ'. sa — Open syllable, onset 'z', rhyme 'eɪ'. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', rhyme 'ən
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Onset-Rhyme Structure
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rhyme (vowel sound and any following consonants).
- The sequence 'centr' does not present any unusual syllabification challenges.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., American English) do not affect the syllable division.
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