despecialization
Syllables
de-spe-cial-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
[ˌdiːˌspɛʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən]
Stress
000100
Morphemes
de- + special + -ization
The word 'despecialization' is a verb meaning to remove special qualities. It is divided into six syllables: de-spe-cial-i-za-tion, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
To remove the special qualities from something.
“The company decided to despecialization its product line.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fifth syllable ('za-').
Syllables
de- — Open syllable; vowel followed by a consonant.. spe- — Consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. cial- — Consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. i- — Single vowel forms a syllable.. za- — Consonant-Vowel (CV) pattern.. tion — Consonant cluster followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Vowels typically form their own syllable when followed by a consonant or another vowel.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Pattern
A consonant followed by a vowel forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Syllabification
Consonant clusters are often grouped with the following vowel to form a syllable.
- The pronunciation of the 'cial' cluster can vary.
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