quadruplications
Syllables
qua-dru-pli-ca-tions
Pronunciation
/kwɒdrʊplɪˈkeɪʃənz/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
quadru- + plic- + -ations
The word 'quadruplications' is a five-syllable noun with stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word based on onset-rime structure and consonant clusters. It's morphologically complex, built from a Latin prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of quadrupling; the state of being quadrupled; multiple instances of something being increased fourfold.
“The company announced quadruplications in its profits this quarter.”
“The data showed quadruplications in the number of reported cases.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ca'). The stress pattern is typical for words with this suffix.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, diphthong.. dru — Closed syllable.. pli — Closed syllable.. ca — Open syllable, diphthong.. tions — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant within a word, a syllable break typically occurs.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, unless a vowel intervenes.
- The word contains consonant clusters which are common in English.
- The suffix '-ations' is a common English suffix.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect perceived syllable boundaries.
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