rerectification
Syllables
re-rec-ti-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌriːrɛktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
0 0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
re- + rect + -ification
The word 're-rectification' is syllabified as re-rec-ti-fi-ca-tion, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllabification follows standard English rules with the exception of the prefix 're-'. The shared suffix '-ification' with similar words leads to consistent stress patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The action or process of correcting something; the setting right of an error or fault.
“The rectification of the error took several hours.”
“The company announced a plan for the rectification of past accounting mistakes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ification'.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, prefix.. rec — Closed syllable, root component.. ti — Closed syllable, part of the root.. fi — Closed syllable, part of the root.. ca — Open syllable, part of the root.. tion — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are structured with an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be broken by a vowel.
Prefix Rule
Prefixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The 're-' prefix is a common exception where a single letter can form a syllable.
- The suffix '-ification' is a complex morpheme that often dictates the stress pattern.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., schwa reduction) could slightly alter the phonetic realization of some syllables, but not the core syllabification.
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