metropolitanized
Syllables
me-tro-po-li-tan-ized
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛtrəˈpɒlɪtənʌɪzd/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
metro- + politan + -ized
The word 'metropolitanized' is divided into six syllables: me-tro-po-li-tan-ized. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tan'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'metro-', root 'politan', and suffix '-ized'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
To make metropolitan in character; to convert into a metropolitan area.
“The region was rapidly metropolitanized in the 20th century.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tan'), due to the influence of the '-ized' suffix and the syllable's inherent strength.
Syllables
me — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tro — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. po — Open syllable, vowel sound.. li — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. tan — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ized — Closed syllable, consonant ending, diphthong formation.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Division
Syllables are divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to vowel sequences and stress placement.
- The '-ized' suffix consistently attracts stress.
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