nonnationalization
Syllables
non-na-tion-a-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌnæʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
non- + nation + -alization
The word 'nonnationalization' is divided into seven syllables: non-na-tion-a-li-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'nation', and the suffix '-alization'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of making something not national, or of removing national characteristics.
“The nonnationalization of the industry led to increased foreign investment.”
ant:nationalization
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li') in 'li-za-tion'. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tion — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Closed syllable, primary stress.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'na' in 'nation').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'tion' is a syllable).
- The schwa sound /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables in GB English.
- The /nʃ/ consonant cluster is a permissible onset in English.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic phenomenon.
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