crossexamination
Syllables
cross-ex-am-i-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkrɒs ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
cross- + examine + -ation
“Cross-examination” is a five-syllable word (cross-ex-am-i-na-tion) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It’s morphologically composed of the prefix “cross-”, the root “examine”, and the suffix “-ation”. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The questioning of a witness called by the opposing side in a court of law.
“The lawyer conducted a thorough cross-examination of the defendant.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈneɪ/), with secondary stress on the first syllable (/krɒs/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
cross — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ex — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. am — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. na — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
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Vowel Rule
A vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken up to create syllables.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes typically form their own syllables.
- Consonant clusters require careful consideration.
- Stress pattern is crucial for pronunciation.
- Regional variations may slightly alter syllable boundaries.
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