Word: prevocalization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
vo
ca
li
za
tion
Definition: A minor vocal sound produced in advance of a significant sound.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: vocal
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Used in the production of speech sounds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vōcālis
Language: la
Decoded: vocalis
Meaning: uttering a voice, sounding, speaking
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An action or process