misadministration
Syllables
mis-ad-min-i-stra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌmɪsædmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
mis- + administer + -ation
The word 'misadministration' is divided into six syllables: mis-ad-min-i-stra-tion. It consists of the prefix 'mis-', the root 'administer', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stra'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and vowel nucleus identification.
Definitions
- 1
Improper, ineffective, or corrupt administration; mismanagement.
“The inquiry revealed a pattern of misadministration within the department.”
“Concerns were raised about the misadministration of funds.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('strei' in 'stration').
Syllables
mis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ad — Closed syllable, unstressed.. min — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. stra — Open syllable, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can be part of the onset or rime, depending on the surrounding vowels.
- The prefix 'mis-' is consistently unstressed and forms a separate syllable.
- The '-tion' suffix is a common source of syllabic complexity, but its syllabification is generally predictable.
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