dealcoholization
Syllables
de-al-co-ho-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːˌælkəhəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
de- + alcohol + -ization
Dealcoholization is a seven-syllable noun formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'alcohol', and the suffix '-ization'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the vowel peak principle, with open syllables predominating and consonant clusters broken appropriately.
Definitions
- 1
The removal of alcohol from a beverage or other substance.
“The process of dealcoholization preserves the flavor of the wine.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/ˈzeɪʃən/), with secondary stress on the first syllable (/diː/).
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. al — Open syllable.. co — Open syllable.. ho — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. za — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first vowel.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowels and consonant clusters make it a complex case.
- The suffix '-ization' is a common source of syllable division challenges due to its length and internal structure.
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