institutionalizing
Syllables
in-sti-tu-tion-al-iz-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + stitut- + -ing
The word 'institutionalizing' is divided into seven syllables: in-sti-tu-tion-al-iz-ing. It's a verb formed from a Latin root with multiple suffixes. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tu'). Syllable division follows standard onset-rime and vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
To make something an institution; to establish something as a recognized and enduring part of a system or society.
“The government is actively institutionalizing reforms in the healthcare system.”
“The university is focused on institutionalizing diversity and inclusion initiatives.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tu'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Open, unstressed syllable.. sti — Closed, unstressed syllable.. tu — Closed, primary stressed syllable.. tion — Open, unstressed syllable.. al — Open, unstressed syllable.. iz — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ing — Closed, unstressed syllable.
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Onset-Rime Division
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
- The '-tju-' sequence is consistently treated as a single syllable unit.
- The '-ion' sequence is clearly separated into its own syllable due to the vowel sound.
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