misunderstandings
Syllables
mis-un-der-stand-ings
Pronunciation
/ˌmɪsˌʌndəˈstændɪŋz/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
mis- + understand + -ings
The word 'misunderstandings' is divided into five syllables: mis-un-der-stand-ings. The primary stress falls on 'stand'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'mis-', the root 'understand', and the suffix '-ings'. Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle.
Definitions
- 1
Failures to understand correctly.
“There were several misunderstandings between the two companies.”
“The misunderstandings led to a breakdown in communication.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stand'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, and the last syllable is also unstressed.
Syllables
mis — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. un — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. der — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. stand — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure, stressed.. ings — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.
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).
- Potential for rapid speech to merge 'standings' into a single syllable, but standard syllabification separates them.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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