demilitarization
Syllables
de-mil-i-ta-ri-za-tion
Pronunciation
/diˌmɪlɪtəˈraɪzeɪʃən/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
de- + milit + arization
Demilitarization is a noun with seven syllables (de-mil-i-ta-ri-za-tion). The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle, creating open syllables wherever possible. The word is composed of the prefix 'de-', the root 'milit', and the suffix 'arization'.
Definitions
- 1
The process of reducing or eliminating military forces and capabilities.
“The treaty called for the demilitarization of the region.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ri' in 'ri-za-tion').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, vowel sound.. mil — Open syllable, vowel sound.. i — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ta — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ri — Open syllable, diphthong.. za — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tion — Open syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs function as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of multiple suffixes necessitates a clear understanding of morphemic boundaries.
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