telecommunication
Syllables
te-le-com-mu-ni-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌtelɪkɒmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
tele- + communic- + -ation
The word 'telecommunication' is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ni'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'tele-', the root 'communic-', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime principles, with stress placement governed by the -ation ending rule.
Definitions
- 1
The process of transmitting information by means of signals over a distance.
“Advances in telecommunication have revolutionized global business.”
“The telecommunication industry is rapidly evolving.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ni'), following the typical stress pattern for words ending in '-ation'.
Syllables
te — Open syllable, initial syllable. le — Open syllable. com — Closed syllable. mu — Open syllable. ni — Open syllable, stressed. ca — Open syllable. tion — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Stress Rule
In words ending in -ation, stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Vowels generally form the nucleus of a syllable.
- Potential reduction of the vowel in 'mu' in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and stress placement.
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