Hyphenation ofexperimentations

Analysis of "experimentations"

1. Pronunciation: The word "experimentations" is pronounced /ɪkˌspɛrɪmɛnˈteɪʃənz/ in US English.

2. Syllable Division: ex-per-i-men-ta-tions

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: ex- (Latin, meaning "out of," "from") - Function: Creates a verb from a noun or adjective.
• Root: per- (Latin, meaning "try," "attempt") - Function: Core meaning of the word.
• Suffix: -iment- (Latin, -imentum, forming nouns denoting action or result) - Function: Forms a noun from a verb.
• Suffix: -ations (Latin, -ationes, forming nouns denoting action or result) - Function: Forms a plural noun.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: /ɪkˌspɛrɪmɛnˈteɪʃənz/.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ɪkˌspɛrɪmɛnˈteɪʃənz/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

• ex-: /ɪk/ - Rule: Onset-rime division. 'ex' forms a closed syllable. Potential exception: initial consonant clusters can sometimes be split differently, but 'ex' is generally treated as a unit.
• per-: /pɛr/ - Rule: Onset-rime division. 'per' forms a closed syllable.
• i-: /ɪ/ - Rule: Vowel constitutes a syllable. This is a weak syllable.
• men-: /mɛn/ - Rule: Onset-rime division. 'men' forms a closed syllable.
• ta-: /tə/ - Rule: Vowel constitutes a syllable. This is a weak syllable.
• tions: /teɪʃənz/ - Rule: Onset-rime division. 'tions' forms a closed syllable. The vowel digraph 'ai' creates a complex rime.

7. Edge Case Review: The suffix "-ations" can sometimes be a point of syllabification debate, but the standard division is as shown.

8. Grammatical Role: "Experimentations" primarily functions as a noun. The syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical role, as it's a fixed form.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The act or process of conducting experiments; a series of tests or investigations.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (plural)
• Synonyms: trials, tests, investigations, analyses
• Antonyms: none directly applicable
• Examples: "The scientist documented all the experimentations in her lab notebook."

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations: Some regional variations might slightly alter vowel qualities, but the core syllabification remains consistent.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• Information: in-for-ma-tion - Similar syllable structure with alternating closed and open syllables. Stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
• Communication: com-mu-ni-ca-tion - Similar suffix "-tion" and stress pattern.
• Investigation: in-ves-ti-ga-tion - Similar suffix "-tion" and stress pattern. The difference lies in the initial consonant clusters and vowel sounds.

Division Rules:

• Onset-Rime Division: Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
• Vowel as Syllable Nucleus: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Closed Syllable Rule: Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.

Special Considerations: The word contains multiple morphemes, and the syllabification reflects this morphological structure. The presence of the suffix "-ations" requires careful consideration, but the standard division is maintained.