deintellectualization
Syllables
de-in-tel-lec-tu-al-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/diːˌɪnˌtɛlˌɛkˈtjuːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + intellect + -ualization
Deintellectualization is a nine-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('tu'). It's formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'intellect', and the suffixes '-ualization'. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime principles, with stress falling on the penultimate syllable due to the '-ization' ending.
Definitions
- 1
The process of removing intellectual elements or qualities from something; the reduction of something to a less intellectual state.
“The media is often accused of the deintellectualization of political discourse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tu').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable. in — Closed syllable. tel — Closed syllable. lec — Closed syllable. tu — Open syllable, stressed. al — Open syllable. i — Open syllable. za — Open syllable. tion — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-containing rime.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Used when a single vowel is followed by a consonant.
Stress Assignment
Based on the general rule of stressing the penultimate syllable in words ending in '-ization'.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of multiple vowels and consonants necessitates a clear understanding of onset-rime structure.
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