multidenominational
Syllables
mul-ti-de-no-mi-na-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌmʌltiˌdɛnəˈmeɪʃənəl/
Stress
01000010
Morphemes
multi- + denomin- + -ational
The word 'multidenominational' is divided into eight syllables (mul-ti-de-no-mi-na-tion-al) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'multi-', the root 'denomin-', and the suffix '-ational'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and suffix separation rules, consistent with US English phonology.
Definitions
- 1
Including or relating to multiple religious denominations.
“a multidenominational service”
“a multidenominational school”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/ˈmeɪʃən/), typical for words ending in '-ational'.
Syllables
mul — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ti — Open syllable.. de — Open syllable.. no — Open syllable.. mi — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable.. al — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Simplification
Initial consonant clusters are permissible and do not necessarily require syllable separation.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of morpheme boundaries and stress placement.
- The '-ational' suffix consistently attracts primary stress.
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