underorganisation
Syllables
un-der-or-gan-i-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌʌn.də.ɔː.ɡə.naɪ.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
under- + organ- + -isation
The word 'underorganisation' is divided into seven syllables: un-der-or-gan-i-sa-tion. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'under-', the root 'organ-', and the suffix '-isation'. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A state or instance of being insufficiently organised; a lack of proper organisation.
“The company suffered from a severe lack of underorganisation.”
“The underorganisation of the event led to many problems.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i'). The stress pattern is unstressed-unstressed-unstressed-unstressed-stressed-unstressed-unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. or — Open syllable, unstressed.. gan — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, stressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant-vowel boundary.
Maximize Onsets
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are not left isolated between syllables.
- The 'r' in 'under' is not pronounced in RP, influencing the preceding vowel.
- The suffix '-isation' is a common source of syllabification complexity, but follows established patterns.
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