closefertilization
Syllables
clo-se-fer-ti-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkloʊz ˈfɜːrtɪlaɪzeɪʃən/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
close- + fertil- + -ization
Close-fertilization is a seven-syllable compound noun with primary stress on the 'za' syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English vowel-based rules, and the word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'close-', the root 'fertil-', and the suffix '-ization'.
Definitions
- 1
The process of pollination involving plants that are genetically similar, often resulting in reduced genetic diversity.
“The farmer avoided close-fertilization to maintain the health of his crops.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('za') of 'fertilization'.
Syllables
clo — Open syllable, diphthong. se — Open syllable, diphthong. fer — Closed syllable. ti — Open syllable. li — Open syllable, diphthong. za — Open syllable, diphthong, stressed. tion — Closed syllable
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Rule
When a syllable contains a vowel surrounded by consonants, it is typically divided after the vowel.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) usually remain within the same syllable.
- The hyphen in 'close-fertilization' doesn't affect the syllabification process.
- The '-ization' suffix consistently creates a closed syllable.
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