misappropriation
Syllables
mis-ap-pro-pri-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌmɪsəˈprəʊpriːˈeɪʃən/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
mis- + appropriate + -ation
The word 'misappropriation' is divided into six syllables: mis-ap-pro-pri-a-tion. It consists of the prefix 'mis-', the root 'appropriate', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pro'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The dishonest or fraudulent use of something, especially money or property entrusted to one's care.
“He was accused of misappropriation of funds.”
“The investigation revealed a pattern of misappropriation within the company.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pro'). Secondary stress falls on the final syllable ('tion'). The first two syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
mis — Closed syllable, begins with a consonant cluster.. ap — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. pro — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. pri — Open syllable, long vowel sound followed by a consonant.. a — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a schwa and 'n'.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end with a vowel sound. Division occurs before consonant clusters.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Division occurs before the first consonant in a consonant cluster.
Single Vowel Rule
A single vowel sound generally forms its own syllable.
- The word's length and multiple vowel sounds contribute to its complexity, but the syllabification follows standard English rules.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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