tranquilization
Syllables
tra-nquil-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/træŋˈkwɪl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
tran- + quil- + -ization
“Tranquilization” is a five-syllable word (tra-nquil-i-za-tion) with primary stress on the second syllable. It’s morphologically complex, derived from Latin and Greek roots with the suffix '-ization'. The syllable division follows standard English rules, with minor considerations for the 'qu' digraph.
Definitions
- 1
The act of making calm or peaceful; the process of inducing a state of tranquility.
“The doctor recommended a period of tranquilization after the surgery.”
“The tranquilization of the patient was necessary for the procedure.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nquil'). Secondary stress falls on the final syllable ('tion').
Syllables
tra — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. nquil — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. i — Open syllable, weak vowel.. za — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Separating the initial consonant cluster from the vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Dividing syllables between consonants and vowels.
- The 'qu' digraph is often treated as a single unit, but is broken across syllables here.
- The stress pattern is crucial for correct pronunciation.
- The '-ization' suffix consistently receives secondary stress.
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