antinationalization
Syllables
an-ti-na-tion-al-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌnæʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
anti- + nation + -alization
The word 'antinationalization' is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('al'). It's a noun formed from multiple morphemes (anti-, nation, -alization) and follows standard US English syllabification rules, with the '-tion' suffix being a notable exception.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of opposing or preventing the formation or growth of nations; opposition to nationalism.
“The government's policy of antinationalization led to widespread protests.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. na — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. al — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. i — Open syllable, diphthong.. za — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
C-V Rule
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) generally remain within the same syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken up based on sonority, but common clusters like '-tion' are often kept together.
- The '-tion' suffix is a common exception to the C-V rule, often remaining as a single syllable.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of the rules to avoid mis-syllabification.
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