mispronunciation
Syllables
mis-pro-nun-ci-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌmɪsˌprɒnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
mis- + pronounce + -ation
The word 'mispronunciation' is divided into six syllables: mis-pro-nun-ci-a-tion. It consists of the prefix 'mis-', the root 'pronounce', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ci'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and onset-rime structure.
Definitions
- 1
The act of pronouncing a word incorrectly.
“His mispronunciation of the French word was quite amusing.”
“The teacher corrected the student's mispronunciation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ci'). The stress pattern is relatively weak on the initial syllables and diminishes towards the end.
Syllables
mis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. nun — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ci — Closed syllable, stressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
When a syllable contains a vowel followed by two consonants, the syllable is typically divided between the vowel and the first consonant.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
When a syllable contains a vowel followed by a consonant, the syllable is divided between the vowel and the consonant.
Vowel (V)
Syllables consisting only of a vowel are considered single syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of stress placement and syllable boundaries.
- The 'mis-' prefix is often reduced in connected speech.
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