remineralization
Syllables
re-min-er-al-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌriːmɪnərəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Morphemes
re- + mineral + -ize-ation
Remineralization is a noun with seven syllables (re-min-er-al-i-za-tion) and primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 're-', the root 'mineral', and the suffixes '-ize' and '-ation'. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime rules, with consideration for syllabic /l/ and R-controlled vowels.
Definitions
- 1
The process of restoring minerals to something, especially teeth.
“Fluoride treatments aid in remineralization of tooth enamel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable ('re').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable. min — Closed syllable. er — Open syllable, R-controlled vowel. al — Open syllable, Syllabic /l/. i — Open syllable, vowel nucleus. za — Open syllable, diphthong. tion — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonants) and the rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (nucleus).
Syllabic Consonant
/l/ can function as a syllabic nucleus.
R-Controlled Vowel
Vowels followed by /r/ often form a single syllable.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate division.
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