demineralization
Syllables
de-min-er-al-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːmɪnərəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
de- + mineral + -ization
The word 'demineralization' is divided into seven syllables: de-min-er-al-i-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'mineral', and the suffix '-ization'. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime structure and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
The process of removing minerals from a substance or organism.
“The acid rain caused demineralization of the soil.”
“Dental demineralization can lead to cavities.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, vowel sound.. min — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. er — Open syllable, r-controlled vowel.. al — Open syllable, vowel sound.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. za — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster and schwa.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
- The word follows standard English syllabification rules without significant exceptions.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but are unlikely to alter the syllable division.
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