deinstitutionalization
Syllables
de-in-sti-tu-tion-a-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːˌɪnstɪtjuːʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + institutional + -ization
Deinstitutionalization is a nine-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei. The word is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and suffix, each with distinct origins. Its pronunciation is consistent with RP English, though regional variations may occur.
Definitions
- 1
The process of releasing institutionalized individuals and integrating them into the community.
“The deinstitutionalization movement of the 1960s had a profound impact on mental healthcare.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tion' in 'institution'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. in — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. tu — Open syllable, consonant followed by diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. li — Diphthong syllable.. za — Diphthong syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.
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- The palatalization of /t/ before /juː/ in 'tu-'.
- The schwa sound in the unstressed syllable 'a-'.
- The /ʃ/ sound resulting from the 'ti' or 'zi' sequences.
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