microexamination
Syllables
mi-cro-ex-am-i-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪ.krə.ɪɡ.zæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
micro- + exam + -ination
The word 'microexamination' is divided into seven syllables: mi-cro-ex-am-i-na-tion. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'micro-', the root 'exam', and the suffix '-ination'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A very detailed or close examination, often using microscopic techniques.
“The doctor ordered a microexamination of the tissue sample.”
“The detective conducted a microexamination of the crime scene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). This is typical for words ending in '-tion' in English.
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, diphthong. cro — Open syllable. ex — Closed syllable. am — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable, weak vowel. na — Open syllable, diphthong. tion — Closed syllable
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Consonant-Vowel (CV) Division
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Suffix Division
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- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the prefix and root integration.
- The pronunciation of 'micro' can vary, but the syllable division remains consistent based on the written form.
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