discolourization
Syllables
dis-co-lou-ri-za-tion
Pronunciation
/dɪsˌkʌləraɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
dis- + colour + -ization
The word 'discolourization' is divided into six syllables: dis-co-lou-ri-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the 'za' syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'dis-', the root 'colour', and the suffix '-ization'. Syllable division follows the Onset-Rime principle and the diphthong rule.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of causing something to lose color; the state of being discolored.
“The discolourization of the painting was due to prolonged exposure to sunlight.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('za'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ization'.
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'is'. co — Open syllable, onset 'c', rime 'o'. lou — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ou'. ri — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'i'. za — Open syllable, diphthong 'ai'. tion — Open syllable, onset 'sh', rime 'un
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are built around a vowel nucleus. Consonants are assigned to the onset or rime based on phonotactic constraints.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally form a single syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /aʊ/ vs. /u/ in 'colour').
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