declassification
Syllables
de-clas-si-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
de- + class + -ification
Declassification is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'class', and the suffix '-ification'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of removing a classification or security designation from something.
“The declassification of the documents revealed sensitive information.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/keɪ/). Secondary stress on the first syllable (/diː/).
Syllables
de — Open syllable, vowel followed by glide.. clas — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. si — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. fi — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. ca — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster, common suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-Glide Rule
Syllables are often formed around vowel-glide combinations.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they adhere to sonority sequencing principles.
Vowel Preceded by Consonant Rule
A vowel preceded by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs usually remain within a single syllable.
Suffix Rule
Common suffixes often form a single syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of multiple consonant clusters necessitates consideration of sonority principles.
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