demilitarization
Syllables
de-mil-i-tar-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːmɪlɪtərɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
de- + milit- + -arize-ation
Demilitarization is a seven-syllable word (de-mil-i-tar-i-za-tion) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from Latin roots with prefixes and suffixes indicating reversal and noun formation. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on vowel nuclei and maximal onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The reduction or abolition of military forces and programs.
“The treaty called for complete demilitarization of the border region.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈzeɪ/). Secondary stress is on the first syllable (/diː/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mil — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. tar — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. za — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus.
Maximal Onset Principle
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel to create the largest possible syllable onset.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel is considered open.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes can pose pronunciation challenges, but do not alter the core syllabification rules.
- Regional accents may affect vowel quality but not syllable boundaries.
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