rematerialization
Syllables
re-ma-te-ri-al-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌriːməˌtɪəriəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
10000001
Morphemes
re- + material + -ization
The word 'rematerialization' is divided into eight syllables: re-ma-te-ri-al-i-za-tion. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'material', and the suffix '-ization'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows vowel and morpheme boundary rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of materializing again; the return of something to a material form.
“The scientist studied the rematerialization of the energy field.”
“The rematerialization of the ancient artifact was a stunning discovery.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za-'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('re-').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, primary stress.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. al — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed, connecting vowel.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Open syllable, primary stress.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split according to sonority.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The 're-' prefix consistently forms a separate syllable.
- The 'i' connecting vowel is always part of the preceding syllable.
- The suffix '-ization' often forms a single syllable.
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