malidentification
Syllables
mal-i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌmælɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
mal- + ident + -ification
The word 'malidentification' is divided into seven syllables: mal-i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion. It consists of the prefix 'mal-', the root 'ident', and the suffix '-ification'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'). Syllable division follows standard English vowel and onset-rime rules, with the suffix influencing stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
The act of incorrectly identifying something or someone.
“The malidentification of the suspect led to a wrongful arrest.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca' in 'ti-fi-ca-tion').
Syllables
mal — Open, unstressed syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. den — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ti — Open, unstressed syllable.. fi — Open, unstressed syllable.. ca — Open, unstressed syllable.. tion — Closed, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables typically have an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes often form separate syllables and can attract stress.
- The sequence '-ti-' could be ambiguous, but the stress pattern and suffix clarify the division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter syllable boundaries, but the core structure remains consistent.
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