prereconciliation
Syllables
pre-re-con-ci-li-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌpriːrɪˌkɒnsɪliˈeɪʃən/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
pre- + concile + re-ation
The word 'prereconciliation' is divided into seven syllables: pre-re-con-ci-li-a-tion. It consists of the prefix 'pre-', the root 'concile', and the suffixes '-re-' and '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant rules, with some phonetic adjustments like the 'c' to 's' sound change and vowel diphthongization.
Definitions
- 1
The action of reconciling before a conflict arises or becomes serious.
“The prereconciliation talks were held in a neutral venue.”
“A period of prereconciliation is essential before formal negotiations begin.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('eɪ'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('pre').
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. re — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. con — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ci — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant. 'c' pronounced as 's'. li — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. a — Open syllable, diphthongized vowel.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed syllables.
- The 'c' changing to an 's' sound in the 'ci-' syllable is a common English spelling-to-sound rule.
- Diphthongization of 'a' to /eɪ/ is a standard feature of GB English pronunciation.
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