undemocratization
Syllables
un-de-mo-cra-ti-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌʌnˌdɛm.əˈkræt.ɪ.zeɪ.ʃən/
Stress
0001100
Morphemes
un + democrat + ization
The word 'undemocratization' is divided into seven syllables: un-de-mo-cra-ti-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). It is morphologically composed of the prefix 'un-', the root 'democrat', and the suffix '-ization'. The syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of removing democratic features from a system or institution.
“The undemocratization of the region was a cause for international concern.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). The stress pattern follows the weight principle, with the most phonologically complex syllable receiving primary stress.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. mo — Open syllable, unstressed.. cra — Closed syllable, stressed.. ti — Closed syllable, stressed.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize the number of consonants in the onset.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken down according to permissible English syllable structures.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Potential slight variations in stress placement, though less frequent.
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