polydenominational
Syllables
po-ly-de-no-mi-na-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌpɒlɪˌdɛnɒmɪˈneɪʃənəl/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0
Morphemes
poly- + denominate + -ional
The word 'polydenominational' is divided into eight syllables (po-ly-de-no-mi-na-tion-al) based on vowel-centric syllabification. It comprises the prefix 'poly-', the root 'denominate', and the suffix '-ional'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word functions as an adjective and describes something relating to many different religious denominations.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving many different religious denominations.
“a polydenominational school”
“a polydenominational service”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-na-'). The stress pattern is weak-strong-weak-weak-strong-weak-strong-weak.
Syllables
po — Open syllable, diphthong. ly — Open syllable, short vowel. de — Open syllable, short vowel. no — Open syllable, diphthong. mi — Open syllable, short vowel. na — Open syllable, schwa. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. al — Open syllable, schwa
Word Parts
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Division
When a consonant is between two vowels, it usually goes with the following vowel.
- The schwa sound (/ə/) in the 'na' and 'al' syllables is prone to reduction or elision in rapid speech.
- The pronunciation of the 't' in 'tion' can vary between dialects (e.g., flap /ɾ/ in American English).
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