declassification
Syllables
de-clas-si-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + class + -ification
Declassification is a six-syllable noun with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel/consonant ending rules, and the word's structure is typical for English words with the '-ification' suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The action or process of removing a classification from something; the removal of secret status.
“The declassification of the documents revealed a hidden truth.”
“The government announced the declassification of several files.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. clas — Closed syllable, unstressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. fi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Ending Syllables
Syllables can end with a consonant sound.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words with this suffix structure.
- The word follows standard English syllabification rules.
- The Latinate origins contribute to a predictable pattern.
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