disexcommunicate
Syllables
dis-ex-com-mu-ni-cate
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪsɪkˈskɒmjuːnɪkeɪt/
Stress
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Morphemes
dis- + excommunicate
The word 'disexcommunicate' is divided into six syllables: dis-ex-com-mu-ni-cate. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mu'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'dis-', the root 'excommunicate', and no suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mu'). This is typical for words with Latinate roots and prefixes.
Syllables
dis — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. ex — Closed syllable.. com — Closed syllable.. mu — Open syllable, primary stress.. ni — Open syllable.. cate — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Applied to 'dis', where a vowel is followed by two consonants, creating a closed syllable.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Applied to 'ex' and 'cate', where a vowel is followed by a consonant, creating a closed syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Applied to 'com', where a consonant is followed by a vowel and then a consonant, creating a closed syllable.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Applied to 'mu' and 'ni', where a consonant is followed by a vowel, creating an open syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'dis-' can vary (/dɪs/ vs. /diːs/), but /dɪs/ is more common in RP.
- The sequence '-com-' is generally clear in its syllabification due to the stress pattern and root origin.
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