reindustrialization
Syllables
re-in-dus-tri-a-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌriːɪndʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
re- + industrial + ization
The word 'reindustrialization' is divided into eight syllables: re-in-dus-tri-a-li-za-tion. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'industrial', and the suffix '-ization'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division, vowel-consonant separation, and consonant cluster preservation.
Definitions
- 1
The process of reviving or developing industry in a region or country.
“The government's policies aimed at reindustrialization of the north.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('re').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable. in — Closed syllable. dus — Closed syllable. tri — Closed syllable. a — Open syllable. li — Open syllable, diphthong. za — Open syllable, diphthong. tion — Closed syllable
Word Parts
re-
Latin origin, meaning 'again, back'. Prefixes modify the meaning of the root.
industrial
From 'industry', ultimately from Latin 'industria' meaning 'diligence, care'. The core meaning-bearing unit.
ization
Combination of -ize (Greek, via French, forming verbs) and -ation (Latin, forming nouns denoting action or state).
Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-rich rime.
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of multiple suffixes and a prefix adds to the complexity.
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