sensationalizing
Syllables
sen-sa-tion-a-liz-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛn.səˈʃɒn.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
sen- + sation- + -ing
The word 'sensationalizing' is divided into six syllables: sen-sa-tion-a-liz-ing. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion'). It's a verb formed from a Latin root with multiple suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
To make something appear more exciting or shocking than it really is, often through exaggerated or biased reporting.
“The media is often accused of sensationalizing crime.”
“He was sensationalizing the story to attract more readers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion'). The first and fourth syllables contain schwa sounds and are unstressed.
Syllables
sen — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sa — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. tion — Closed syllable, primary stress is on the following syllable.. a — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. liz — Open syllable, diphthong present.. ing — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC) Division
Applied when a vowel is followed by two consonants, as in 'sen-sa'.
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Applied when a vowel is followed by a consonant, as in 'sa-tion' and 'liz-ing'.
Schwa-Following Consonant Division
The schwa sound /ə/ often creates a syllable boundary.
Morphemic Boundaries
Syllable boundaries often align with morphemic boundaries (prefix, root, suffix).
- The schwa sound in the second and fourth syllables could lead to variations in pronunciation, but the standard syllabification remains consistent.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might affect the perceived clarity of syllable boundaries.
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