declassifications
Syllables
de-clas-si-fi-ca-tions
Pronunciation
/diːˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
de- + class + -ifications
The word 'declassifications' is divided into six syllables: de-clas-si-fi-ca-tions. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes of Latin origin. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime structure.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of removing someone or something from a higher class or category.
“The declassifications of several documents revealed sensitive information.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi'). The stress pattern is typical for words with this morphological structure.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'ee'. clas — Closed syllable, onset 'cl', rime 'as'. si — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'ɪ'. fi — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'ɪ', receives secondary stress. ca — Open syllable, onset 'c', rime 'ay'. tions — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', rime 'ənz
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The 'fi' syllable could be considered weak, but the stress pattern dictates it is a full syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur but do not affect syllable division.
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