dissatisfaction's
Syllables
dis-sat-is-fac-tion's
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪsˈsætɪsˈfækʃənz/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
dis- + satisfy + -tion
The word 'dissatisfaction's' is divided into six syllables: dis-sat-is-fac-tion-'s. It consists of the prefix 'dis-', the root 'satisfy', the suffix '-tion', and the possessive marker '-’s'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('is'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rhyme division and vowel-initiated syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the non-fulfillment of one's wishes or expectations.
“Her dissatisfaction with the service was evident.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('is'). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, onset 'd', rhyme 'is'. sat — Closed syllable, onset 's', rhyme 'at'. is — Closed syllable, onset 's', rhyme 'is'. fac — Open syllable, onset 'f', rhyme 'ac'. tion — Open syllable, onset 'ʃ', rhyme 'ən'. 's — Syllable consisting of only a consonant. Possessive marker.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and the rhyme (vowel sound and any following consonants).
Vowel-Initiated Syllable
Each vowel sound generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within the onset or coda of a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple affixes require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The possessive 's is treated as a separate syllable due to its distinct phonetic realization.
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