municipalization
Syllables
mu-ni-ci-pal-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/mjuːnɪsɪpəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
mu- + nicipal + -ization
The word 'municipalization' is divided into seven syllables: mu-ni-ci-pal-i-za-tion. It's a noun derived from Latin and Greek roots, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of converting a privately owned service or business into one owned and operated by a municipality.
“The city council debated the municipalization of the water supply.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za').
Syllables
mu — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ni — Closed syllable.. ci — Closed syllable.. pal — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable.. za — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
- The 'ci' digraph is treated as part of the 'ci-pal' unit.
- The vowel cluster 'ai' in '-ization' is treated as a single syllable.
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