identificational
Syllables
i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌaɪdənˌtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənəl/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
i- + ident + ification-al
The word 'identificational' is divided into seven syllables: i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion-al. It's derived from Latin roots and primarily functions as an adjective. The primary stress falls on the 'ca-' syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or having the nature of identification; serving to identify.
“The identificational features of the suspect were crucial to the investigation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ca-'). Secondary stress is weak on the first syllable ('i-').
Syllables
i — Open syllable, initial vowel.. den — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ti — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. fi — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ca — Open, stressed syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. al — Closed syllable, vowel between consonants.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
A consonant-vowel-consonant sequence usually forms a closed syllable.
Initial Vowel
Initial vowels often form a syllable on their own.
- Pronunciation of 'ti' sequence (/ti/ vs. /ʃi/).
- Potential simplification of '-ification' in some pronunciations.
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