premultiplication
Syllables
pre-mul-ti-pli-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌpriːmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
100011
Morphemes
pre- + multiply + -ication
The word 'premultiplication' is divided into six syllables: pre-mul-ti-pli-ca-tion. It consists of the prefix 'pre-', the root 'multiply', and the suffix '-ication'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'). Syllable division follows rules of VCC, maximizing onsets, and open/closed syllable structure.
Definitions
- 1
The action or process of multiplying before another operation or stage.
“The premultiplication of the matrix simplified the subsequent calculations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('pre').
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, primary stress.. mul — Closed syllable, stressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pli — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are often divided after the first consonant in VCC sequences (e.g., mul-ti-).
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets (e.g., pl-).
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words with the *-ication* suffix.
- The initial 'pre-' prefix often forms a separate syllable due to its functional role.
- The /ltɪ/ cluster requires careful consideration, but the vowel following it dictates the division.
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