dematerialisation
Syllables
de-ma-te-ri-a-li-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/diːˌmæ.tɪəˈraɪ.zeɪ.ʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + material + -isation
The word 'dematerialisation' is divided into eight syllables: de-ma-te-ri-a-li-sa-tion. It consists of the prefix 'de-', the root 'material', and the suffix '-isation'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and diphthong rules.
Definitions
- 1
The process of causing something to become immaterial or disappear.
“The magician's act involved the dematerialisation of his assistant.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈraɪ/), with secondary stress on the first syllable (/diː/). The stress pattern reflects the length and complexity of the word.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ma — Open syllable, vowel sound.. te — Closed syllable, vowel sound.. ri — Open syllable, vowel sound.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. li — Closed syllable, diphthong.. sa — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Vowel-C Rule
A syllable typically ends with a vowel sound.
Diphthong-C Rule
Diphthongs often form a single syllable unit.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
- British vs. American spelling of '-isation' vs. '-ization' does not affect syllabification.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllable division rules.
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