demythologisation
Syllables
de-my-tho-lo-gi-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːmɪθɒləˈdʒɪzeɪʃən/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
de- + myth + -ologisation
The word 'demythologisation' is divided into seven syllables: de-my-tho-lo-gi-sa-tion. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('gi'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on onset-rhyme structure and vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
The removal of mythological elements or interpretations from something, especially from religious beliefs.
“The author's work focused on the demythologisation of ancient Greek heroes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('gi'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. my — Open syllable, diphthong.. tho — Open syllable, diphthong.. lo — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. gi — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /dʒ/.. sa — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /ʃn/
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Structure
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rhyme (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Based Division
Vowels generally form the nucleus of a syllable, and syllables are often divided around vowel sounds.
- The suffix '-isation' is often treated as a single unit in GB English syllabification.
- Potential vowel reduction to schwa in unstressed syllables, depending on the speaker.
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