reindustrialization
Syllables
re-in-dus-tri-a-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/riːˌɪndʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
re- + industrial + -ization
The word 'reindustrialization' is divided into eight syllables: re-in-dus-tri-a-li-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('a'). It's a noun formed from the root 'industrial' with the prefixes 're-' and suffixes '-ize' and '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules and stress patterns for words ending in '-tion'.
Definitions
- 1
The process of reviving or restoring industrial activity in a region or country.
“The government's policies aimed at reindustrialization.”
“The reindustrialization of the Rust Belt is a slow process.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('a') due to the general rule of stress placement on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -tion, -sion, -cian, etc.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel sound /iː/. in — Closed syllable, vowel reduction to /ɪ/. dus — Closed syllable. tri — Closed syllable. a — Unstressed schwa. li — Open syllable, diphthong. za — Open syllable, diphthong. tion — Closed syllable
Word Parts
re-
Latin origin, meaning 'again, back'. Prefixes typically form their own syllable.
industrial
From 'industry', ultimately from Latin 'industria' meaning 'diligence, care'. Core meaning-bearing unit.
-ization
Combination of -ize (Greek via French, verb-forming) and -ation (Latin, noun-forming). Creates a noun from a verb.
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are often divided after the first consonant in a VCC pattern.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after the consonant when a vowel is followed by a consonant.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -tion, -sion, -cian, etc.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it a complex case, but the syllabification adheres to standard English rules.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.