remilitarization
Syllables
re-mil-i-tar-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌriːmɪlɪtərɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0100011
Morphemes
re- + milit- + -arization
The word 'remilitarization' is divided into seven syllables: re-mil-i-tar-i-za-tion. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'milit-', and the suffix '-arization'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za-'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of assembling or preparing armed forces; the rebuilding of a military establishment.
“The government announced a program of remilitarization.”
“The remilitarization of the region caused international concern.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za-'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('re-'). Remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, secondary stress.. mil — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. tar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Open syllable, primary stress.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel is generally considered open (e.g., 're-', 'i-', 'za-').
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant is generally considered closed (e.g., 'mil-', 'tar-', 'tion').
Single Vowel Syllable Rule
A single vowel standing alone constitutes a syllable (e.g., 'i-').
- The 're-' prefix can be unstressed or elided in rapid speech, but retains secondary stress in careful pronunciation.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English phonology.
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