unacclimatization
Syllables
un-ac-cli-ma-ti-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌʌnæklaɪməˈteɪzəʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + acclimat- + -ization
The word 'unacclimatization' is divided into seven syllables (un-ac-cli-ma-ti-za-tion) based on the onset-rime principle. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'acclimat-', and the suffix '-ization'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. The word functions as a noun denoting the process of becoming unaccustomed to a climate.
Definitions
- 1
The process of becoming unaccustomed to a new climate or environment; the loss of adaptation to a climate.
“The sudden return to the cold caused a period of unacclimatization.”
“Prolonged unacclimatization can lead to health problems.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). The first, second, third, fifth, sixth and seventh syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'u'.. ac — Closed syllable, onset 'k', rime 'a'.. cli — Closed syllable, onset 'kl', rime 'ai'.. ma — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'a'.. ti — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'i'.. za — Closed syllable, onset 'z', rime 'a'.. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', rime 'ən'.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable by a vowel sound.
- The length of the word and multiple consonant clusters require careful application of the onset-rime principle.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (schwa /ə/).
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