recommendation
Syllables
re-com-men-da-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌriːkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
re- + recommend + -ation
The word 're-recommendation' is divided into five syllables: re-com-men-da-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('da'). It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'recommend', and the suffix '-ation'. The syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel-based division.
Definitions
- 1
The act of putting someone forward for consideration, or the advice given.
“I received a strong letter of recommendation from my professor.”
“Her recommendation was invaluable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('da'), following the rule for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. com — Closed syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, unstressed.. da — Open syllable, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Each syllable attempts to begin with as many consonants as possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a consonant cluster.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Stress-Based Division
Stress influences the perception of syllable boundaries.
- The prefix 're-' can sometimes be elided in very rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., the /ɒ/ in 'com') might exist.
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