misrepresentation's
Syllables
mi-srep-re-sen-ta-tion's
Pronunciation
/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənz/
Stress
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Morphemes
mis- + represent + -ation
The word 'misrepresentation's' is a noun with seven syllables (mi-srep-re-sen-ta-tion's). It consists of the prefix 'mis-', the root 'represent', and the suffixes '-ation' and '-’s'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel and affix rules.
Definitions
- 1
The action or instance of misrepresenting; a false or misleading portrayal of something.
“His testimony was full of misrepresentations.”
“The politician was accused of deliberate misrepresentations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion'). The first three syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. srep — Closed syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. sen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ’s — Closed syllable, possessive marker.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The prefix 'mis-' is often unstressed but is treated as a separate syllable for clarity.
- The possessive suffix '-’s' is a separate syllable.
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