recentralization
Syllables
re-cen-tral-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌriːsɛntrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
re- + central + -ization
Recentralization is a six-syllable noun (re-cen-tral-i-za-tion) with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 're-', root 'central', and suffix '-ization'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel and consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of returning to a central position or state; the restoration of centrality.
“The company underwent a period of recentralization after years of decentralization.”
“The recentralization of power led to increased efficiency.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za-'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
re — Open, unstressed syllable.. cen — Closed, unstressed syllable.. tral — Closed, unstressed syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. za — Open, unstressed syllable.. tion — Closed, stressed syllable.
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Vowel Division
Syllables are typically divided before vowel sounds.
Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after consonant sounds before a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The 're-' prefix is often treated as a separate syllable.
- The 'i' before 'za' is a glide and forms a syllable on its own.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel sounds.
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