rereconciliation
Syllables
re-re-con-ci-li-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌriː.riː.ˌkɒn.sɪ.liˈeɪ.ʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
re- + concile + -iation
The word 're-reconciliation' is divided into seven syllables: re-re-con-ci-li-a-tion. It consists of two 're-' prefixes, a Latin root 'concile', and the '-iation' suffix. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ci'). The syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel-initial syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The restoration of friendly relations.
“The reconciliation between the two countries took years of negotiation.”
“Family reconciliation is often a difficult process.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ci'). The first two 're-' syllables are unstressed, and the 'a-' and 'tion' syllables receive secondary or reduced stress.
Syllables
re- — Open syllable, vowel sound, potentially reduced in unstressed positions.. re- — Open syllable, vowel sound, potentially reduced in unstressed positions.. con- — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ci- — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. li- — Open syllable, vowel sound.. a- — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables typically begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Pattern
Consonant clusters are often broken between vowels.
Maximize Onsets
Attempt to create syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
- The repeated 're-' prefix is a notable feature.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The diphthong /eɪ/ creates a more complex syllable nucleus.
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