denationalization
Syllables
de-na-tion-a-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːnæʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + nation + -alization
Denationalization is a seven-syllable noun (de-na-tion-a-li-za-tion) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'nation', and the suffixes '-alization'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, maximizing onsets. It denotes the removal of national characteristics.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of removing or reducing national characteristics or influence.
“The denationalization of the industry led to increased foreign investment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za' in 'li-za-tion').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, weak stress.. na — Open syllable, weak stress.. tion — Closed syllable, weak stress.. a — Open syllable, weak stress.. li — Open syllable, weak stress.. za — Open syllable, weak stress.. tion — Closed syllable, strong stress.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are assigned to the following vowel to create a valid onset.
Consonant-Vowel Syllabification
Syllables are often divided between consonants and vowels.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of schwa sounds in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
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