nonsterilization
Syllables
non-ster-i-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/nɒnˈstɛrɪlaɪzeɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + steril- + -ization
The word 'nonsterilization' is divided into six syllables: non-ster-i-li-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'steril-', and the suffix '-ization'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with the stress pattern typical of words ending in '-tion'.
Definitions
- 1
The process or act of rendering something non-sterile; the prevention of sterilization.
“The nonsterilization of medical equipment led to a serious outbreak.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'), following the general rule for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. ster — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Closed syllable, stressed.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to maintain onsets and codas.
Affixation Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress tends to fall on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -tion.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently a separate syllable.
- The 'steril' sequence is common and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
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