readysensitized
Syllables
read-y-sen-si-tized
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛdi ˈsɛnsɪˌtaɪzd/
Stress
101000
Morphemes
re- + sens- + -ize/-ed
The word 'ready-sensitized' is a compound adjective divided into six syllables: read-y-sen-si-tized. It's stressed on the first syllable of each component ('read' and 'sen'). It's morphologically complex, containing prefixes, a root, and suffixes. Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, and the compound word rule.
Definitions
- 1
Having been made fully aware and prepared to respond to something, often emotionally or psychologically.
“The team was ready-sensitized to the potential risks of the operation.”
“After years of trauma, she became ready-sensitized to any sudden loud noises.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'ready' and 'sensitized'. The stress pattern is 101000, indicating stressed-unstressed-stressed-unstressed-unstressed-unstressed.
Syllables
read — Open syllable, stressed.. y — Open syllable, unstressed.. sen — Open syllable, stressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Diphthong, unstressed.. zed — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are often formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided between their constituent words.
- The hyphen in 'ready-sensitized' is stylistic and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables may occur in some pronunciations.
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