mispronunciations
Syllables
mis-pro-nun-ci-a-tions
Pronunciation
/ˌmɪsˌprɒnʌnsiˈeɪʃənz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
mis- + pronounce + -ations
The word 'mispronunciations' is divided into six syllables: mis-pro-nun-ci-a-tions. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nun'). It comprises the prefix 'mis-', the root 'pronounce', and the suffix '-ations'. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and separating affixes.
Definitions
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Instances of pronouncing a word incorrectly.
“The student made several mispronunciations during the presentation.”
“The teacher gently corrected the mispronunciations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nun'), indicated by '1'. The remaining syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
mis — Open syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. nun — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ci — Closed syllable, stressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. tions — 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 Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally split to maintain pronounceability, but are kept together if they form a recognizable unit.
Affixation Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of the vowel rule and consonant cluster rule.
- The prefix 'mis-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
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