administratorship
Syllables
ad-min-is-tra-tors-hip
Pronunciation
/ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪtəʃɪp/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ad- + ministr- + -atorship
The word 'administratorship' is divided into six syllables: ad-min-is-tra-tors-hip, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('tra'). It's morphologically complex, built from Latin and Old English roots and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English vowel onset and consonant coda rules.
Definitions
- 1
The position or office of an administrator; the state or quality of being an administrator.
“He sought an administratorship within the university system.”
“Her administratorship was marked by efficiency and innovation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tra'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
ad — Open syllable, unstressed.. min — Closed syllable, unstressed.. is — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, stressed.. tors — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ship — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Onset
Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Coda
Syllables can end with a consonant sound.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The initial 'ad-' could be considered a clitic, but is fully integrated phonologically.
- The '-str-' cluster is common and doesn't require special treatment.
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