multidenominational
Syllables
mul-ti-de-no-mi-na-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌmʌltiˌdɪnɒmɪˈneɪʃənəl/
Stress
01001011
Morphemes
multi- + denominate + -ional
The word 'multidenominational' is divided into eight syllables: mul-ti-de-no-mi-na-tion-al. It consists of the prefix 'multi-', the root 'denominate', and the suffix '-ional'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant boundaries and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving many different religious denominations.
“a multidenominational school”
“a multidenominational service”
“multidenominational dialogue”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/ˈneɪʃən/), and secondary stress on the first syllable (/ˈmʌl/). Other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
mul — Open syllable, initial syllable. ti — Closed syllable. de — Open syllable. no — Open syllable, diphthong present. mi — Closed syllable. na — Open syllable, schwa vowel. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. al — Closed syllable, syllable-final /l/
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-containing rime.
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel, especially before a consonant.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
- The presence of schwa vowels (/ə/) in unstressed syllables is typical of English pronunciation.
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