multimillionaires
Syllables
mul-ti-mil-lion-aires
Pronunciation
/ˌmʌltɪˈmɪljənɛərz/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
multi- + million + -aires
The word 'multimillionaires' is divided into five syllables: mul-ti-mil-lion-aires. It consists of the prefix 'multi-', the root 'million', and the suffix '-aires'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lion'). Syllabification follows standard GB English rules of onset maximization, vowel nucleus, and consonant codas.
Definitions
- 1
People who have a net worth of millions of currency units.
“The government is considering tax cuts for multimillionaires.”
“She met several multimillionaires at the charity gala.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lion'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('mul').
Syllables
mul — Open syllable, onset cluster /ml/. ti — Closed syllable. mil — Open syllable. lion — Open syllable, stressed. aires — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset position.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Codas
Consonants can form codas (endings) of syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress is determined by morphological structure and phonological weight.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The French-derived suffix '-aires' can sometimes be challenging, but its pronunciation in GB English is well-established.
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