departmentalising
Syllables
de-part-men-tal-is-ing
Pronunciation
/dɪˌpɑːrtˈmentəlaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + part + -mentalising
The word 'departmentalising' is divided into six syllables: de-part-men-tal-is-ing. The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('ing'). It's a verb formed from a root ('part') with multiple prefixes and suffixes, following standard English syllabification rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To organize or manage something into departments.
“The company is departmentalising its operations for greater efficiency.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('ing'). The stress pattern is relatively weak on the preceding syllables.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. part — Closed syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tal — Open syllable, unstressed.. is — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ing — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Every vowel sound constitutes a syllable.
Closed Syllable Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel typically close the syllable.
- The '-ment' suffix is generally straightforward in syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur but do not alter syllable boundaries.
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