individualization
Syllables
in-di-vi-du-a-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
00010101
Morphemes
in- + dividu- + -alization
The word 'individualization' is divided into eight syllables: in-di-vi-du-a-li-za-tion. It features a Latin-derived root and multiple suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('du'). Syllable division follows standard onset-rime and vowel-coda rules, accounting for consonant clusters and vowel reduction.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of making something individual; the adaptation of something to suit individual needs or tastes.
“The company focused on the individualization of its products.”
“The software allows for a high degree of individualization.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fourth syllable ('du'), secondary stress on the penultimate syllable ('li').
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset-rime division.. di — Open syllable, vowel-coda division.. vi — Open syllable, vowel-coda division.. du — Closed syllable, vowel-coda division, diphthong.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. li — Open syllable, diphthong.. za — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-rich rime.
Vowel-Coda
Identifying syllables based on vowel sounds followed by consonant codas.
Consonant Cluster Allowance
Recognizing that consonant clusters can exist within syllables.
- Vowel reduction (schwa) in unstressed syllables.
- Complex morphology due to multiple suffixes.
- Potential regional variations in vowel quality (e.g., American English).
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