radiosterilization
Syllables
ra-di-o-ster-i-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌreɪdioʊˌstɛrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
radio- + steril- + -ization
Radiosterilization is a noun with eight syllables (ra-di-o-ster-i-li-za-tion), stressed on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, considering onset-rime division and vowel-only syllables. It's formed from the prefix 'radio-', root 'steril-', and suffix '-ization'.
Definitions
- 1
The process of rendering something sterile by means of ionizing radiation.
“The medical equipment underwent radiosterilization before use.”
“Radiosterilization is a common method for preserving food.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ization'.
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'ɑ'. di — Open syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'i'. o — Open syllable, onset null, diphthong 'oʊ'. ster — Closed syllable, onset 'st', vowel 'ɛ', coda 'r'. i — Open syllable, onset null, vowel 'i'. li — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'i'. za — Open syllable, onset 'z', schwa 'ə'. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', vowel 'ə', coda 'n'
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and the vowel-containing rime.
Vowel-Only Syllable
Syllables consisting solely of a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster + Vowel + Coda
Syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onset) and/or end (coda).
- The schwa vowel /ə/ in 'tion' is common in unstressed syllables.
- The diphthong /oʊ/ in 'radio' is a standard feature of English pronunciation.
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