misidentification
Syllables
mis-i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌmɪsɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
mis- + identify + -ation
The word 'misidentification' is divided into seven syllables: mis-i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'mis-', the root 'identify', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllable division follows standard English rules of splitting consonant clusters and identifying open/closed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The action or process of identifying something incorrectly.
“The misidentification of the suspect led to a wrongful arrest.”
“A misidentification of plant species can be dangerous.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca' in 'ca-tion').
Syllables
mis — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. i — Open syllable, vowel sound.. den — Closed syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. fi — Open syllable.. ca — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
VCC Rule
Consonant clusters are generally split around vowels to create pronounceable syllables.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed.
- The '-tify-' sequence could have been divided differently, but the '-cation' suffix and stress pattern dictate the current division.
- Regional variations in vowel quality or stress intensity may exist, but the core syllable division is likely consistent.
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