misinterpretations
Syllables
mis-in-ter-pre-ta-tions
Pronunciation
/ˌmɪsɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃənz/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 1
Morphemes
mis- + interpret + -ations
The word 'misinterpretations' is divided into six syllables: mis-in-ter-pre-ta-tions. It consists of the prefix 'mis-', the root 'interpret', and the suffix '-ations'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pre'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel and CVC rules.
Definitions
- 1
Incorrect or mistaken interpretations.
“His actions were based on several serious misinterpretations of the facts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pre'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('mis').
Syllables
mis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pre — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. tions — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Vowel Division
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CVC Pattern
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant patterns typically form a syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often kept together at the beginning or end of a syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it a complex case, but it adheres to standard English syllabification rules without significant exceptions.
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