industrializations
Syllables
in-dus-tri-al-i-za-tions
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈdʌstrɪəlaɪzeɪʃənz/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
in- + dustry + -al
The word 'industrializations' is divided into seven syllables: in-dus-tri-al-i-za-tions, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('al'). It's a noun formed from the root 'dustry' with several prefixes and suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English vowel and affix rules.
Definitions
- 1
The process of developing industries in a country or region; the creation of new industries.
“The country experienced rapid industrializations in the 20th century.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('al').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. dus — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tri — Closed syllable, unstressed.. al — Open syllable, primary stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.. tions — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables due to vowel placement.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The word is relatively straightforward in its syllabification.
- The 't' in 'industrial' may be flapped in rapid speech, but doesn't affect syllable division.
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