individualization
Syllables
in-di-vi-du-a-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəlaɪzeɪʃən/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Morphemes
in- + dividu- + -alization
The word 'individualization' is divided into eight syllables: in-di-vi-du-a-li-za-tion. It has primary stress on the fourth syllable ('du') and secondary stress on the first ('in'). It's morphologically complex, built from a Latin root with multiple prefixes and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of making something individual; the adaptation of something to suit individual needs or tastes.
“The company focused on the individualization of its products.”
“The teacher encouraged individualization in the students' learning plans.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('du'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. di — Closed syllable.. vi — Closed syllable.. du — Closed syllable, 'du' pronounced as 'ju'. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. li — Open syllable, diphthong.. za — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, common suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority, but remain stable in this case.
CV/VC Pattern
Syllables often follow a Consonant-Vowel (CV) or Vowel-Consonant (VC) pattern.
- Pronunciation of 'du' as 'ju' is a common phonetic shift.
- The word's length and complexity require careful attention to syllable boundaries.
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