differentiations
Syllables
dif-fer-en-ti-a-tions
Pronunciation
[ˌdɪfəˈreɪʃənz]
Stress
001000
Morphemes
dif- + fer- + -ations
The word 'differentiations' is a noun meaning the act of distinguishing differences. It is divided into six syllables: dif-fer-en-ti-a-tions, with stress on the third syllable ('ti-'). Syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of discerning or recognizing differences.
“The differentiations between the two species were subtle.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the third syllable ('ti-').
Syllables
dif- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. -fer- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. -en- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. -ti- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. -a- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. -tions — CVC syllable. No exceptions.
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Open Syllable
Syllable division rule: Open syllable (ends in a vowel).
CVC Syllable
Syllable division rule: CVC syllable.
- The pronunciation of the 't' in '-tions' can vary depending on regional accents.
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