tranquillization
Syllables
tran-quil-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/træŋˈkɪlɪzaɪʃən/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
tran- + quil- + -li-za-tion
The word 'tranquillization' is divided into five syllables: tran-quil-li-za-tion, with primary stress on 'quil'. It's morphologically complex, built from Latin roots and suffixes. Syllable division follows maximizing onsets and vowel-coda constraints. The /ŋk/ cluster and the -za-tion suffix are notable features.
Definitions
- 1
The act of calming or suppressing someone's emotions or excitement; the process of making someone tranquil.
“The doctor recommended a period of tranquillization after the traumatic event.”
“The use of tranquillization in animal handling is a controversial topic.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('quil'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
tran — Open syllable, onset cluster /tr/.. quil — Closed syllable, onset cluster /kw/, primary stress.. li — Open syllable.. za — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, common coda cluster /ʃən/
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Prioritizing the creation of syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
Vowel-Coda Constraint
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound unless a consonant cluster is permissible.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within a cluster are ordered according to their sonority (loudness).
- The /ŋk/ cluster in 'tranquil' is a relatively uncommon but accepted sequence.
- The suffix chain (-li-za-tion) is a common morphological pattern.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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