metropolitanized
Syllables
me-tro-pol-i-tan-ized
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛtrəˈpɑlɪtənˌaɪzd/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
metro- + politan + -ized
The word 'metropolitanized' is divided into six syllables: me-tro-pol-i-tan-ized. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pol'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'metro-', root 'politan', and suffix '-ized'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
To make metropolitan in character; to convert into a city-like state.
“The area was rapidly metropolitanized as industries developed.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pol').
Syllables
me — Open syllable, unstressed.. tro — Open syllable, unstressed.. pol — Open syllable, stressed.. i — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tan — Open syllable, unstressed.. ized — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are generally closed.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable.
Stress Assignment Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words with suffixes like -ize, but can be influenced by the root's complexity.
- The /tn/ cluster is maintained in General American English.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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