disfranchisement
Syllables
dis-fran-chise-ment
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪsˈfræntʃɪzmənt/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
dis + franchise + ment
The word 'disfranchisement' is divided into four syllables: dis-fran-chise-ment, with primary stress on 'chise'. It's morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime structure.
Definitions
- 1
The deprivation of a franchise (right to vote).
“The law led to the disenfranchisement of many voters.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('chise').
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. fran — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. chise — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure, stressed.. ment — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- The 'ch' digraph does not pose a syllabification challenge.
- The schwa sound in the final syllable is typical for unstressed syllables.
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