indoctrinization
Syllables
in-doc-tri-ni-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪndɒktrɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
in- + doctrin- + -ization
The word 'indoctrinization' is divided into six syllables: in-doc-tri-ni-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'in-', the root 'doctrin-', and the suffix '-ization'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and dividing around vowel-consonant boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.
“The cult was accused of indoctrination.”
“The children were subjected to political indoctrination.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'). The first syllable ('in') is unstressed, as are 'doc', 'tri', and 'ni'.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, single vowel sound.. doc — Closed syllable, short vowel sound.. tri — Open syllable, vowel sound following a consonant cluster.. ni — Closed syllable, short vowel sound.. za — Open syllable, diphthong present.. tion — Closed syllable, common suffix, unstressed.
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided before the consonant.
Consonant Cluster-Vowel Division
When a consonant cluster is followed by a vowel, the syllable is divided after the cluster.
Maximizing Onsets
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.
- The diphthong /eɪ/ in 'za' does not significantly alter the syllabification process.
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