demythologizations
Syllables
de-my-tho-lo-gi-za-tions
Pronunciation
/diːˌmɪθəloʊdʒɪˈzeɪʃənz/
Stress
0000011
Morphemes
de- + myth + logizations
Demythologizations is a noun with 7 syllables (de-my-tho-lo-gi-za-tions) and primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('-za-'). It's formed from multiple morphemes and syllabified according to standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of removing the mythological elements from something.
“The scholar's work focused on the demythologizations of ancient texts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-za-').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a glide.. my — Diphthong, open syllable.. tho — Open syllable, vowel sound.. lo — Open syllable, vowel sound.. gi — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. za — Open syllable, diphthong.. tions — Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending.
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels unless blocked by a consonant.
Consonant-Coda Rule
Syllables can end in consonants.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs typically form a single syllable.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are structured around an onset and a rime.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The consistent stress pattern on the '-za-' syllable is a key feature.
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