overcentralization
Syllables
o-ver-cen-tral-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˌsentrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0 1
Morphemes
over- + central + -ization
The word 'overcentralization' is divided into seven syllables: o-ver-cen-tral-i-za-tion. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'central', and the suffix '-ization'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tral'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-consonant division.
Definitions
- 1
The process or result of becoming excessively focused on or controlled by a central authority or location.
“The overcentralization of power led to widespread discontent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tral'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, weak vowel.. ver — Open syllable, weak vowel.. cen — Closed syllable.. tral — Closed syllable, with /l/ as coda.. i — Open syllable, diphthong.. za — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable.
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