repersonalization
Syllables
re-per-son-a-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌriːpɜːrsənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
re- + person + -alization
Repersonalization is a seven-syllable noun with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, dividing the word based on vowel sounds and morphemic boundaries (re-per-son-a-li-za-tion). It's formed from the prefix 're-', the root 'person-', and the suffixes '-alization'.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of making something personal again; restoring a personal quality or connection.
“The therapist focused on the patient's re-personalization of their childhood memories.”
“The company's marketing strategy aimed at the re-personalization of customer service.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'). The first syllable is unstressed, and the following syllables have varying degrees of secondary stress or are reduced.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel sound is long.. per — Open syllable.. son — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.. a — Open syllable, reduced vowel (schwa).. li — Open syllable, diphthong.. za — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed.
Morphemic Boundaries
Syllable divisions often align with morphemic boundaries (prefix, root, suffix).
- The 're-' prefix is often treated as a separate syllable despite potential for combination.
- Vowel reduction (schwa) in unstressed syllables is common.
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