depersonalization
Syllables
de-per-son-a-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːpɜːrsənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0100110
Morphemes
de- + person- + -alization
Depersonalization is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable (/zeɪ/). It's formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'person-', and the suffixes '-al-' and '-ization'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division, VCV patterns, diphthong formation, and final syllable rules.
Definitions
- 1
The action of making someone feel impersonal and remote. A psychological defense mechanism where a person detaches from their body or mental processes.
“His experience with trauma led to periods of depersonalization.”
“The patient reported feelings of depersonalization after the accident.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/zeɪ/). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable (/deː/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable.. son — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. li — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. za — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the onset (initial consonant sound) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV) Pattern
Dividing between vowels in sequences like CVCV.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (two vowel sounds combined) form a single syllable.
Final Syllable Rule
Consonant clusters at the end of a word often form a separate syllable.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes create a complex structure.
- Vowel reduction in rapid speech may occur, but the syllabification remains consistent.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel sounds.
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