maladministrator
Syllables
mal-ad-min-is-tra-tor
Pronunciation
/ˌmælædˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtər/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
mal- + administer + -ator
The word 'maladministrator' is divided into six syllables: mal-ad-min-is-tra-tor. It consists of the prefix 'mal-', the root 'administer', and the suffix '-ator'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime, vowel-consonant, and vowel-consonant-vowel division.
Definitions
- 1
A person who manages or directs badly or improperly.
“The investigation revealed that the company's downfall was largely due to the actions of a corrupt maladministrator.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('min'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('mal').
Syllables
mal — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ad — Closed syllable.. min — Closed syllable.. is — Closed syllable.. tra — Open syllable.. tor — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
When a syllable contains a single vowel followed by a consonant, the syllable break typically occurs after the vowel.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
When a syllable contains two vowels separated by a consonant, the syllable break usually occurs before the consonant.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of multiple vowels and consonant clusters necessitates a nuanced approach.
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