multisyllability
Syllables
mul-ti-syl-la-bi-li-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌmʌltɪsɪləˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
multi- + syllable + -ity
The word 'multisyllability' is a noun with seven syllables divided as mul-ti-syl-la-bi-li-ty. It consists of the prefix 'multi-', the root 'syllable', and the suffix '-ity'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('bi'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of having many syllables.
“The complexity of the word lies in its multisyllability.”
“The teacher emphasized the multisyllability of certain vocabulary words.”
syn:polysyllabismant:monosyllabism
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('bi'). This is typical for words ending in '-ity'.
Syllables
mul — Closed syllable. ti — Open syllable. syl — Closed syllable. la — Open syllable. bi — Open syllable, stressed. li — Open syllable. ty — Closed syllable
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllables are often divided before a consonant that follows a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
When a vowel is followed by a consonant cluster, the syllable division typically occurs before the cluster.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress is often placed on the antepenultimate syllable in words ending in '-ity'.
- The word 'multisyllability' doesn't present any significant exceptions to standard English syllabification rules.
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