dematerialization
Syllables
de-ma-te-ri-al-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/diˌmætɪriəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
00000011
Morphemes
de- + material + -ization
The word 'dematerialization' is divided into eight syllables: de-ma-te-ri-al-i-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'de-', the root 'material', and the suffix '-ization'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The process of causing something to disappear or become less substantial; the reduction of material substance.
“The magician's act involved the dematerialization of his assistant.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. al — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Open syllable, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to maintain pronounceability, but blends are kept together.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into onset and rime components.
Stress-Timing Rule
English stress-timing influences syllable prominence.
- Vowel clusters (e.g., 'ia') are common and don't pose significant challenges.
- The 'tion' ending is a standard suffix and consistently forms a syllable.
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