misunderstanding's
Syllables
mis-un-der-stand-ing's
Pronunciation
/ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋz/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
mis- + understand + -ing's
The word 'misunderstanding's' is divided into five syllables: mis-un-der-stand-ing's. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('der'). It consists of the prefix 'mis-', the root 'understand', and the suffixes '-ing' and '-'s'. Syllabification follows the onset-rime structure and vowel rule.
Definitions
- 1
A failure to understand something correctly.
“There was a misunderstanding about the meeting time.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('der'). The first, second, fourth and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
mis — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'is'. un — Open syllable, onset-rime structure. der — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'ɜː'. stand — Closed syllable, onset 'st', rime 'ænd'. ing's — Closed syllable, rime 'ɪŋ', coda 'z'
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 generally contains one vowel sound.
- The possessive '-s' is integrated into the final syllable rather than forming a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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