Hyphenation ofelectromagnetize

1. IPA Transcription: /ɪˌlɛktroʊˈmæɡnɪˌtaɪz/

2. Morphemic Breakdown:

• Prefix: electro- (Greek elektron meaning "amber," referring to its static electricity properties). Function: Forms compound words relating to electricity.
• Root: magnet- (Latin magnet meaning "magnet stone"). Function: Relates to magnetism.
• Suffix: -ize (Greek -izein meaning "to make, to cause to be"). Function: Verb-forming suffix, indicating a process or action.

3. Stressed Syllables: The primary stress falls on the third syllable: mag. A secondary stress appears on the first syllable: e.

4. Syllables List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• e-lectro-mag-ne-tize
  • e /i/: Open syllable. Rule: Initial vowel typically forms its own syllable.
  • lectro /lɛktroʊ/: Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster (lktr) followed by a vowel.
  • mag /mæɡ/: Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant (m) followed by a vowel (a) and consonant (g).
  • ne /nɪ/: Open syllable. Rule: Consonant (n) followed by a vowel (i).
  • tize /taɪz/: Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster (t) followed by a diphthong (aɪ) and consonant (z).

5. Syllable Division Rule Explanations:

• Vowel Division: Single vowels generally form their own syllable (e.g., e).
• Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound (e.g., lectro, tize).
• Onset-Rime: Syllables are structured around an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).

6. Exceptions/Special Cases per Syllable:

• The syllable lectro could potentially be divided as le-ctro but is more commonly pronounced and accepted as a single unit.
• The syllable tize contains a diphthong, which influences its pronunciation and syllable weight.

7. Exceptions/Special Cases for the Word as a Whole:

• The word's length and complex consonant clusters require careful consideration of syllable weight and stress placement.
• The presence of both a primary and secondary stress is typical for words of this length and complexity.

8. Grammatical Role & Syllabification/Stress Shifts:

• Electromagnetize functions primarily as a verb. If used as a noun (though rare), the stress pattern would likely remain the same, but the pronunciation might be slightly more even. Syllabification would not change.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To convert something into an electromagnet; to impart magnetic properties to something.
• Grammatical Category: Verb (transitive)
• Synonyms: magnetize, induce magnetism
• Antonyms: demagnetize
• Examples: "The coil was electromagnetized by passing a current through it."

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

• Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables (e.g., /ɪˌlɛktrəˈmæɡnɪˌtaɪz/). This would not significantly alter the syllable division.
• Regional accents might influence the pronunciation of specific vowels (e.g., the /æ/ in mag).

11. Phonological Comparison:

• Modernize: mo-der-nize - Similar structure with a prefix, root, and suffix. Stress on the second syllable.
• Demagnetize: de-mag-ne-tize - Similar morphemic structure and stress pattern.
• Industrialize: in-dus-tri-a-lize - Similar suffix -ize and complex syllable structure. Stress on the third syllable.

The differences in syllable division arise from the specific consonant clusters and vowel sequences within each word. Electromagnetize has a more complex initial consonant cluster (lectro) than the others, influencing its syllable division.