tranquilization
Syllables
tra-nquil-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.zeɪ.ʃən/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
trans- + quil- + -ization
The word 'tranquilization' is divided into five syllables (tra-nquil-i-za-tion) with stress on the second syllable. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllabification follows standard English rules with some phonetic adjustments.
Definitions
- 1
The act of making tranquil; the state of being calm and peaceful.
“The doctor prescribed a tranquilization to help the patient relax.”
“The tranquilization of the area was necessary to prevent further conflict.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nquil'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
tra — Open syllable, onset with consonant cluster.. nquil — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. za — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Onset-Rhyme
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sounds) and rhyme (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Centric
Each syllable typically contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Clustering
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Morphological Boundaries
Morpheme boundaries often coincide with syllable boundaries.
- The initial /træŋ/ cluster is a common exception to typical syllable onset rules in English.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic phenomenon.
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