mischaracterized
Syllables
mis-char-ac-ter-ized
Pronunciation
/ˌmɪsˌkærəktəˈraɪzd/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
mis- + character + -ized
The word 'mischaracterized' is divided into five syllables: mis-char-ac-ter-ized. The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('ized'). It consists of the prefix 'mis-', the root 'character', and the suffix '-ized'. The syllabification follows the onset-rime structure, common in English.
Definitions
- 1
To represent falsely or inaccurately.
“The facts were deliberately mischaracterized.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ized'). The preceding syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
mis — Open syllable, unstressed.. char — Open syllable, unstressed.. ac — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Open syllable, unstressed.. ized — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Post-vocalic 'r' pronunciation in GB English.
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