malidentification
Syllables
mal-i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌmælɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
mal- + ident + -ification
The word 'malidentification' is divided into seven syllables: mal-i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion. It consists of the prefix 'mal-', the root 'ident', and the suffix '-ification'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'). Syllabification follows standard English CV and CVC rules, with potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The act of incorrectly identifying something or someone.
“The malidentification of the suspect led to a wrongful arrest.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'ca' in 'identification'.
Syllables
mal — Open syllable, initial stress.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. den — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. fi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, stressed, contains a diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Rule
A consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Rule
A consonant followed by a vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Stress Rule
Primary stress influences syllable prominence.
- The length and complexity of the word due to multiple morphemes.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., /ɪ/ to /ə/).
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