departmentalised
Syllables
de-part-men-tal-ised
Pronunciation
/dɪˌpɑːrtmənˈtælɪzd/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
de- + part + -ment
The word 'departmentalised' is divided into five syllables: de-part-men-tal-ised. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tal-'). The word is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle.
Definitions
- 1
To organize into departments; to divide into departments.
“The library's collection was departmentalised according to subject.”
“The company has departmentalised its operations for greater efficiency.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tal-').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. part — Closed syllable, unstressed.. men — Open syllable, unstressed.. tal — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ised — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the consonant-vowel boundary, separating the onset (initial consonant sound) from the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Stress Assignment
Stress is assigned based on syllable weight and morphological structure, with primary stress typically falling on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable.
- Variation in spelling of the suffix (-ised vs. -ized) does not affect syllabification.
- Stress placement can be influenced by the weight of the morphemes.
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