individualisation
Syllables
in-di-vi-du-a-li-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + dividu- + -alisation
The word 'individualisation' is divided into eight syllables: in-di-vi-du-a-li-sa-tion. It is a noun derived from Latin roots, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, considering consonant clusters and affix boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of making something individual; the adaptation of something to suit individual needs or tastes.
“The company offered product individualisation to appeal to a wider range of customers.”
“The individualisation of education allows students to learn at their own pace.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sa'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. vi — Open syllable, unstressed.. du — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split where possible, but affixes are kept intact.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are structured around an onset and a rime.
- The length and complexity of the word.
- The presence of the /ʒ/ sound, which can be pronounced as /dʒ/ in some dialects.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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