disqualifications
Syllables
dis-qual-i-fi-ca-tions
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪs.kwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz/
Stress
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Morphemes
dis + qualify + tions
The word 'disqualifications' is divided into six syllables: dis-qual-i-fi-ca-tions. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi'). It consists of the prefix 'dis-', the root 'qualify', and the suffix '-tions'. The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and affixation.
Definitions
- 1
The act or result of being officially removed from a competition or position due to a violation of rules.
“The athlete faced several disqualifications due to doping violations.”
“The committee announced a list of disqualifications following the investigation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi'). The first, second, third, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, unstressed.. qual — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. fi — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. tions — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Affixation
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The connecting vowel '-i-' aids in separating morphemes.
- Regional accents may exhibit slight variations in vowel quality or stress placement, but do not alter the core syllabification.
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