nonsterilization
Syllables
non-ster-i-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/nɑnˌstɛrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + steril- + -ization
The word 'nonsterilization' is divided into six syllables: non-ster-i-li-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('tion'). It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'steril-', and the suffix '-ization'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and considers morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The process or act of rendering something sterile; the state of being free from living microorganisms.
“The nonsterilization of medical equipment led to a widespread outbreak.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. ster — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllables are typically built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split if complex, but 'ster' is treated as a unit.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The prefix 'non-' is often a separate syllable.
- The 'i' and 'li' are grouped due to the dipthong.
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