overindividualization
Syllables
o-ver-in-di-vi-du-a-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
over- + individual + -ization
The word 'overindividualization' is divided into ten syllables based on CV and VCV patterns, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It comprises the prefix 'over-', the root 'individual', and the suffix '-ization'. Syllabification is consistent with standard English rules and comparable to similar words.
Definitions
- 1
The excessive emphasis on or differentiation of individuals, often to the detriment of collective identity or social cohesion.
“The rise of social media has been linked to a growing trend of overindividualization.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ization'.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ver — Open syllable, vowel sound.. in — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. di — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. vi — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. du — Closed syllable, diphthong ending.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. li — Open syllable, diphthong ending.. za — Open syllable, diphthong ending.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided between consonants and vowels, maximizing onsets.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
When a word contains multiple vowels, syllables are often divided between them, considering consonant clusters.
Suffix Division
Suffixes like '-ization' and '-tion' typically form separate syllables.
- The schwa reduction in the initial 'over' syllable is a potential variation.
- Regional accents may affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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