misauthorization
Syllables
mis-au-tho-ri-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌmɪsɔːθərɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
mis- + authorize + -ization
The word 'misauthorization' is divided into six syllables: mis-au-tho-ri-za-tion. It consists of the prefix 'mis-', the root 'authorize', and the suffix '-ization'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and consonant cluster division, consistent with English phonology.
Definitions
- 1
The act of improperly or illegally granting authorization.
“The investigation revealed a case of misauthorization of funds.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ri'), typical for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
mis — Closed syllable, single vowel sound followed by consonant cluster.. au — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tho — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. ri — Open syllable, vowel sound following a consonant.. za — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating syllable nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split to maintain syllable onset and coda constraints, ensuring pronounceability.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in '-tion' typically have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The /θ/ sound in 'tho' can be reduced to /ð/ in rapid speech.
- The vowel quality in 'au' may vary slightly across regional dialects.
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