emotionalization
Syllables
e-mo-tion-al-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ɪˈmɒʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
e- + motion + tionalization
Emotionalization is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant rules, with the common '-ization' suffix treated as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
The process of becoming more emotional or of attributing emotional significance to something.
“The emotionalization of political discourse is concerning.”
“Her emotionalization of the story made it incredibly moving.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('e').
Syllables
e — Open syllable, initial vowel.. mo — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, common suffix.. al — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. i — Open syllable, initial vowel.. za — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, common suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Rule
Consonant sounds typically close syllables.
Suffix Rule
Common suffixes like '-tion' and '-ization' are generally treated as single syllables.
- The '-al-i-' sequence is relatively uncommon but follows standard syllabification rules.
- Potential vowel reduction in the first syllable in some dialects.
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