vocationalization
Syllables
vo-ca-tion-a-li-za-tion
Pronunciation
/voʊkeɪʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0001011
Morphemes
vo- + voc- + -ation
The word 'vocationalization' is divided into seven syllables: vo-ca-tion-a-li-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the 'za' syllable. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, with suffixes indicating action and process. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant-vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of teaching or adapting someone to a particular job or occupation.
“The program focuses on the vocationalization of high school students.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable from the end ('za'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
vo — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ca — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, common suffix.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. li — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. za — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, common suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-C-V Rule
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Common consonant clusters (like -tion) often remain within a single syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (like 'ai') are generally kept within the same syllable.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of the diphthong 'ai' is a standard feature of English.
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