deindustrialization
Syllables
de-in-dus-tri-a-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/diːˌɪndʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
de- + industrial + -ization
The word 'deindustrialization' is divided into eight syllables: de-in-dus-tri-a-li-za-tion. It consists of the prefix 'de-', the root 'industrial', and the suffix '-ization'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and diphthong formation.
Definitions
- 1
The decline of industrial activity in a country or region.
“The deindustrialization of the North led to widespread unemployment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('de').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. dus — Closed syllable.. tri — Closed syllable.. a — Open syllable.. li — Diphthong syllable.. za — Diphthong syllable.. tion — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
Syllables are divided before consonant clusters following a vowel.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a single syllable.
- The length and complex morphology of the word require careful consideration of vowel sequences and consonant clusters.
- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate pronunciation and syllable division.
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