electromagnetize
Syllables
e-lectro-mag-ne-tize
Pronunciation
/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈmæɡnɪˌtaɪz/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
electro- + magnet- + -ize
The word 'electromagnetize' is divided into five syllables: e-lectro-mag-ne-tize. It consists of the prefix 'electro-', the root 'magnet-', and the suffix '-ize'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mag'). Syllable division follows vowel division and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
To convert something into an electromagnet; to impart magnetic properties to something.
“The coil was electromagnetized by passing a current through it.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('mag'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('e').
Syllables
e — Open syllable, initial vowel.. lectro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. mag — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. ne — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. tize — Closed syllable, diphthong and consonant cluster.
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Vowel Division
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Consonant Clusters
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Onset-Rime
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- Potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional accent variations may influence vowel pronunciation.
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