professionalising
Syllables
pro-fes-sion-al-is-ing
Pronunciation
/prəˈfɛʃənəlaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
pro- + fess + -ion, -al, -is, -ing
The word 'professionalising' is divided into six syllables: pro-fes-sion-al-is-ing. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sion'). It's morphologically complex, built from a Latin prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English vowel and consonant rules, with some reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Making something professional; adapting to the standards of a profession.
“The company is focused on professionalising its workforce.”
“Professionalising the training program will improve the quality of graduates.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sion'). The first, fourth and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
pro — Open, unstressed syllable.. fes — Closed syllable.. sion — Closed syllable, stress present.. al — Open, unstressed syllable, schwa sound.. is — Closed syllable.. ing — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in vowel sounds. This applies to 'pro', 'al', and 'ing'.
Consonant Rule
Syllables end in consonant sounds. This applies to 'fes', 'sion', and 'is'.
- Reduction of 'pro' to /prə/ in unstressed position.
- The 's' in 'sion' is treated as part of the syllable due to the following vowel sound.
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