directexamination
Syllables
di-rect-ex-am-i-na-tion
Pronunciation
/daɪˌrɛkt ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Morphemes
di- + rect + -ion
The word 'directexamination' is a seven-syllable compound noun with primary stress on the third and seventh syllables. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters. It is morphologically complex, derived from Latin roots and English suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The questioning of a witness by the lawyer who calls that witness to testify.
“The witness underwent a lengthy directexamination.”
“The lawyer prepared meticulously for the directexamination of the key witness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rect') and the seventh syllable ('na').
Syllables
di — Open syllable, diphthong.. rect — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ex — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. am — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. na — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster
When a vowel is followed by a consonant cluster, the syllable break occurs before the cluster.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
- The compound nature of the word could potentially lead to alternative syllabifications, but the established pronunciation dictates the analysis provided.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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