reenfranchisement
Syllables
re-en-fran-chise-ment
Pronunciation
/riːˌɛnˈfræntʃɪzmənt/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
re- + franchise + -ise/-ment
The word 're-enfranchisement' is divided into five syllables: re-en-fran-chise-ment. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'franchise', and the suffixes '-ise' and '-ment'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('chise'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act of granting someone the right to vote; restoration of rights or privileges.
“The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote, leading to their enfranchisement.”
“The government's policy aimed at the enfranchisement of marginalized communities.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('chise'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, containing the prefix.. en — Open syllable, part of the root.. fran — Open syllable, part of the root.. chise — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. ment — Closed syllable, containing the noun-forming suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables consist of an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, unless they can be easily split based on pronunciation.
- The prefix 're-' is often treated as a single syllable.
- The '-chise-' sequence is a relatively common cluster and is generally syllabified as shown.
- The schwa sound in the final syllable is a reduced vowel and is common in unstressed syllables.
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