denuclearization
Syllables
de-nu-cle-ar-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːˌnjuːklɪəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0010111
Morphemes
de- + nuclear + -ization
The word 'denuclearization' is divided into seven syllables: de-nu-cle-ar-i-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i'). It consists of the prefix 'de-', the root 'nuclear', and the suffix '-ization'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel and consonant rules, with the suffix '-ization' consistently influencing the structure.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of reducing or eliminating nuclear weapons.
“The treaty aimed at complete denuclearization of the region.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, vowel ending.. nu — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. cle — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ar — Open syllable, vowel ending, schwa present.. i — Open syllable, vowel ending.. za — Open syllable, diphthong ending.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. This applies to 'de', 'nu', 'cle', 'ar', 'i', and 'za'.
Consonant Rule
Syllables can end in a consonant sound, particularly when followed by a vowel in the next syllable. This applies to 'tion'.
- The '-ar-i-' sequence could be debated, but the stress pattern and common usage support the given division.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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