maladministration
Syllables
mal-ad-min-is-tra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌmælædmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
mal- + administer + -ation
The word 'maladministration' is divided into six syllables: mal-ad-min-is-tra-tion. It consists of the prefix 'mal-', the root 'administer', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stra'). Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel rules.
Definitions
- 1
Improper or corrupt administration; mismanagement.
“The report detailed a pattern of maladministration within the department.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stra'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('mal').
Syllables
mal — Open syllable, stressed.. ad — Closed syllable, unstressed.. min — Closed syllable, unstressed.. is — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Division
Syllables are divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally remain within the same syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to vowel quality and consonant clusters.
- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate pronunciation and comprehension.
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