denationalisation
Syllables
de-na-tion-a-li-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːnæʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
de- + nation + -al
Denationalisation is a seven-syllable noun (de-na-tion-a-li-sa-tion) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'nation', and suffixes '-al', '-ise', and '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of removing or reducing national characteristics or influence.
“The company underwent a period of denationalisation as it expanded globally.”
“The denationalisation of the curriculum led to a more diverse range of perspectives.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sa'). The first syllable is unstressed, as are the 3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable. na — Open syllable. tion — Closed syllable. a — Open syllable, schwa sound. li — Diphthong syllable. sa — Open syllable, diphthong. tion — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-containing rime.
Vowel-Only Syllable
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables with a consonant-vowel-consonant structure are divided accordingly.
Diphthong Division
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) are generally treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it a complex case.
- The schwa sound (/ə/) is common in unstressed syllables and doesn't significantly alter the division process.
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