microexamination
Syllables
mi-cro-ex-am-i-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.ɪɡ.ˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
micro- + exam + -ination
Microexamination is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from Greek and Latin morphemes and syllabified according to standard English rules, considering vowel sounds, consonant clusters, and vowel reduction.
Definitions
- 1
A very detailed and close examination.
“The doctor ordered a microexamination of the tissue sample.”
“The detective conducted a microexamination of the crime scene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('mi').
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, stressed.. cro — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ex — Closed syllable, unstressed.. am — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Closed syllable, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep sounds together that naturally belong.
Reduced Vowel Rule
Unstressed vowels are often reduced to schwa /ə/ or other reduced forms.
- The presence of the interfix *-o-* influences the syllabification between the prefix and root.
- Vowel reduction is common in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the vowel sounds.
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