Hyphenation ofdemineralization

1. IPA Transcription: /ˌdiːˌmɪnərəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

2. Morphemic Breakdown:

• Prefix: de- (Latin, meaning "removal, reversal") - morphological function: negation/reversal.
• Root: mineral (Latin mineralis, from minera "mine") - morphological function: core meaning relating to minerals.
• Suffix: -ization (Greek -ismos, via French -isation) - morphological function: verb-forming suffix, indicating the process of becoming.
• Suffix: -ation (Latin -atio) - morphological function: noun-forming suffix, denoting an action or process.

3. Stressed Syllables: The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: /ˌdiːˌmɪnərəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. A secondary stress is present on the first syllable.

4. Syllables List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• de-: /diː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant can form a syllable. No exceptions.
• mi-: /mɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant can form a syllable. No exceptions.
• ne-: /nə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant can form a syllable. No exceptions.
• ra-: /rə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant can form a syllable. No exceptions.
• li-: /lɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant can form a syllable. No exceptions.
• za-: /zeɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Diphthong followed by a consonant can form a syllable. No exceptions.
• tion: /ʃən/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by a vowel can form a syllable. No exceptions.

5. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel-Consonant Division: The most frequent rule applied. Each vowel sound followed by a consonant (or consonant cluster) generally forms a syllable.
• Diphthong Rule: Diphthongs (like /eɪ/ in "za-") are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.

6. Exceptions/Special Cases per Syllable:

• No significant exceptions within individual syllables. The word follows standard English syllabification patterns.

7. Exceptions/Special Cases for the Word as a Whole:

• The length of the word and the presence of multiple suffixes can make it appear complex, but the syllabification follows predictable rules.

8. Grammatical Role & Syllabification Shifts:

• "Demineralization" primarily functions as a noun. While it could theoretically be used in a verbal context (e.g., "The process is demineralizing the sample"), the syllabification and stress pattern would remain consistent.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The process of removing minerals from something, especially from the body or from a substance.
• Grammatical Category: Noun
• Synonyms: mineral depletion, demetallization
• Antonyms: mineralization
• Examples: "The long-term effects of acid rain include the demineralization of forest soils." "Dental demineralization can lead to cavities."

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

• Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in unstressed syllables (e.g., /də/ instead of /diː/). This would not significantly alter the syllable division.
• Regional accents might influence the pronunciation of specific vowels, but the core syllabification principles would remain the same.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• Organization: /ˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ - Similar structure with multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows the same vowel-consonant pattern.
• Industrialization: /ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ - Similar length and suffix structure. Syllabification is consistent.
• Globalization: /ˌɡloʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ - Similar suffix structure and stress pattern. Syllabification is consistent.
• The differences in syllable division arise from the different consonant and vowel sequences within the root of each word, but the underlying principles remain the same.