misconfiguration
Syllables
mis-con-fig-u-ra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌmɪsˌkɑn.fɪɡ.jʊˈreɪ.ʃən/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
mis- + configur- + -ation
The word 'misconfiguration' is divided into six syllables: mis-con-fig-u-ra-tion. It consists of the prefix 'mis-', the root 'configur-', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('u-ra'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act or result of configuring something incorrectly.
“The software update caused a misconfiguration of the network settings.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('u-ra'), typical for words ending in '-ation'.
Syllables
mis — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. con — Open syllable, following the prefix.. fig — Closed syllable, part of the root.. u — Open syllable, vowel sound before stress.. ra — Open syllable, leading to the stressed syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, final suffix.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
VCC Rule
Consonant clusters are split to create syllables, but common morphemes are kept together.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The prefix 'mis-' and suffix '-ation' are well-defined morphemes, influencing the division.
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