disproportionate
Syllables
dis-pro-por-tion-ate
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪsˌprəˈpɔːʃənət/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
dis + proportion + ate
The word 'disproportionate' is divided into five syllables: dis-pro-por-tion-ate. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('por'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'dis-', the root 'proportion', and the suffix '-ate'. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
Out of proportion; excessively large or small compared to something else.
“The cost of the repairs was disproportionate to the damage.”
“There is a disproportionate number of women in low-paying jobs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('por'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, and the fourth and fifth are also unstressed.
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'is'. pro — Open syllable, onset 'pr', rime 'ə'. por — Open syllable, onset 'p', rime 'ɔː'. tion — Open syllable, onset 'ʃ', rime 'ən'. ate — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'ət'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset or rime, depending on the following vowel.
- The 'tion' suffix is a common syllable unit and doesn't present a syllabification challenge.
- The 'pr' consonant cluster is common in English and doesn't require special handling.
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