reinvestigations
Syllables
re-in-ves-ti-ga-tions
Pronunciation
/ˌriːɪn.vɛstɪˈɡeɪʃənz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
re- + investigate + -tion
The word 'reinvestigations' is divided into six syllables: re-in-ves-ti-ga-tions. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'investigate', and the suffixes '-tion' and '-s'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The act of investigating again; further or renewed investigations.
“The police launched reinvestigations into the cold case.”
“The committee ordered reinvestigations of the financial records.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ga-'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel sound.. in — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. ves — Closed syllable, vowel sound.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel sound.. ga — Open syllable, diphthong.. tions — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The length and complexity of the word require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of consonant clusters and the '-tion' suffix necessitate a nuanced approach.
- Potential vowel reduction in the 're-' prefix in rapid speech.
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