deindividualization
Syllables
de-in-di-vi-du-a-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/diˌɪndɪˌvɪdʒuːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + individual + -ization
The word 'deindividualization' is divided into nine syllables: de-in-di-vi-du-a-li-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-li-'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'individual', and the suffix '-ization'. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with phonetic adjustments like /t/ becoming /ʃ/ before /i/.
Definitions
- 1
The process of diminishing or losing one's sense of individual identity, often in a group setting.
“The effects of crowd psychology can lead to deindividualization.”
“Studies have shown that anonymity can contribute to deindividualization and aggressive behavior.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-li-'. The stress pattern is typical for English words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. vi — Open syllable, unstressed.. du — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, stressed.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in '-tion'.
- The /t/ in 'individual' becoming /ʃ/ in 'deindividualization' is a common phonetic process.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is a significant factor.
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