extraillustration
Syllables
ex-tra-il-lus-tra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌekstrəɪlʌstreɪʃən/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
extra- + illustrate + -ion
The word 'extra-illustration' is divided into six syllables: ex-tra-il-lus-tra-tion, with primary stress on the third syllable ('il'). It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'extra-', the root 'illustrate', and the suffix '-ion'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
An illustration additional to those originally planned or accompanying a text.
“The book included several extra-illustrations to enhance the story.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('il'). The stress pattern is indicative of a compound noun with a prefix.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. il — Closed syllable, onset-coda structure.. lus — Closed syllable, onset-coda structure.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. tion — Closed syllable, onset-coda structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel Sound Principle
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are structured with an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a single syllable, particularly at the beginning (onset).
- The hyphenated 'extra-' is treated as a single morpheme for pronunciation.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., /trə/ to /tə/).
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