reindustrializing
Syllables
re-in-dus-tri-a-liz-ing
Pronunciation
/riːˌɪndʌstrɪˈeɪlɪzɪŋ/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
re + industrial + izing
The word 'reindustrializing' is syllabified as re-in-dus-tri-a-liz-ing, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('a'). It's composed of the prefix 're-', the root 'industrial', and the suffix '-izing'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant endings, resulting in a combination of open and closed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The process of converting an economy or society again to one based on manufacturing.
“The government is investing in reindustrializing the region.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('a'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. dus — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tri — Closed syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, stressed.. liz — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
re
Latin origin, meaning 'again, back'. Prefixes are typically separated as individual syllables.
industrial
From 'industry', ultimately from Latin 'industria' meaning diligence, skill. The core meaning-bearing unit.
izing
Combination of '-ize' (Greek origin, verb-forming) and '-ing' (English, progressive/gerundive marker). Indicates ongoing action.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables (e.g., 're', 'a').
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed syllables (e.g., 'in', 'dus', 'liz', 'ing').
- The sequence '-tri-' is generally straightforward in syllabification, with vowel separation clearly defining the syllable boundaries.
- The suffix '-izing' is a common pattern and doesn't present any unusual syllabification challenges.
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