demythologization
Syllables
de-my-tho-lo-gi-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːmɪθɒləˈdʒaɪzeɪʃən/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
de- + myth + -olo-gization
Demythologization is a complex noun with seven syllables (de-my-tho-lo-gi-za-tion). Stress falls on the final syllable (/ˌdiːmɪθɒləˈdʒaɪzeɪʃən/). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime principles, with no major exceptions. It's formed from Greek and Latin morphemes denoting reversal of myth and the process of making something non-mythological.
Definitions
- 1
The removal of mythological elements from a belief system or interpretation.
“The theologian argued for a demythologization of scripture.”
“His work focused on the demythologization of ancient myths.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion'). The word exhibits a trochaic-like stress pattern, though not perfectly regular.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. my — Open syllable, unstressed.. tho — Open syllable, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. gi — Closed syllable, unstressed.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Onset-Rime
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are kept within the same syllable.
- The word's length and complexity are notable, but the syllabification follows standard English rules.
- The -tion ending is a common suffix and doesn't present a unique challenge.
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