unconventionalize
Syllables
un-con-ven-tion-al-ize
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌkɑnˈvɛnʃənəlaɪz/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
un- + conventional + -ize
The word 'unconventionalize' is divided into six syllables: un-con-ven-tion-al-ize. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'conventional', and the suffix '-ize'. Primary stress falls on the 'ize' syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant separation and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
To make unconventional; to deviate from accepted norms or standards.
“The artist sought to unconventionalize the traditional landscape painting.”
“The company decided to unconventionalize its marketing strategies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ven'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('un').
Syllables
un — Open, unstressed syllable.. con — Open, secondary stressed syllable.. ven — Open, unstressed syllable.. tion — Open, unstressed syllable.. al — Open, unstressed syllable.. ize — Open, primary stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Prefix Separation
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Vowel-Consonant Separation
Dividing syllables after vowels, especially when followed by a consonant.
Suffix Separation
Separating suffixes from the root.
- The length of the word and the combination of multiple morphemes could lead to some speakers simplifying the syllable division.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some dialects.
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