demasculinisation
Syllables
de-mas-cu-lin-i-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːmæsˌkjuːlɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + mascul- + -inisation
The word 'demasculinisation' is divided into seven syllables: de-mas-cu-lin-i-sa-tion. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i'). It's a noun formed from Latin and French roots, denoting the process of reducing masculine qualities. Syllable division follows standard English vowel and consonant rules, with consistent stress patterns observed in similar words ending in '-isation'.
Definitions
- 1
The process of reducing or removing qualities traditionally associated with masculinity.
“The novel explores the themes of gender fluidity and demasculinisation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. mas — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cu — Open syllable, unstressed.. lin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, stressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. This applies to 'de', 'mas', 'cu', 'lin', 'i', 'sa'.
Consonant Rule
Syllables end in a consonant sound. This applies to 'tion'.
- The '-cul-' sequence is not ambiguous in this context due to established pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not alter the syllable division.
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