rematerialization
Syllables
re-ma-te-ri-a-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌriːməˌtɪəriəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
re- + material + -ization
The word 'rematerialization' is divided into eight syllables: re-ma-te-ri-a-li-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ri'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 're-', the root 'material', and the suffix '-ization'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel peaks.
Definitions
- 1
The process of something materializing again; the return of something to a material form.
“The rematerialization of the ghost startled everyone.”
“Scientists are studying the rematerialization of damaged tissue.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ri'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, primary stress.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (e.g., 're-') are kept together at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- Non-rhotic pronunciation in GB English may affect vowel length but not syllable division.
- The 'ri' sequence is treated as a natural syllable division despite potential for complex onset analysis.
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