crossmultiplication
Syllables
cross-mul-ti-pli-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkrɒsˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
cross + plic + tion
The word 'cross-multiplication' is divided into six syllables: cross-mul-ti-pli-ca-tion, with primary stress on 'pli'. It's a noun formed from Latin and Old English morphemes, and its syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
The process of multiplying two numbers by crosswise multiplying and then dividing.
“The students learned cross-multiplication to solve proportions.”
ant:division
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'pli'.
Syllables
cross — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. mul — Closed syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. pli — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ca — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant (e.g., mul-ti).
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable (e.g., cross, tion).
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables (e.g., ca).
- Potential vowel reduction in 'cross' to /krəs/.
- The 'cross-' prefix can sometimes be treated as a single unit.
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