prestidigitations
Syllables
pre-sti-di-gi-ta-tions
Pronunciation
/ˌprɛstɪdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃənz/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
pre- + digitus + -i-tion-s
Prestidigitations is a seven-syllable noun (pre-sti-di-gi-ta-tions) of Latin origin. Primary stress is on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Skillful use of one's hands when performing conjuring tricks.
“The magician's prestidigitations amazed the audience.”
“He was known for his incredible prestidigitations with cards.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable (/ˈteɪʃənz/), following the general rule for words ending in -tion.
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, vowel-consonant-vowel pattern.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster-vowel-consonant.. di — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. gi — Open syllable, consonant-vowel, 'g' pronounced as /dʒ/.. ta — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. tions — Closed syllable, consonant cluster-vowel-consonant cluster, palatalization of 'ti' to /ʃ/.
Word Parts
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Vowel-C-V
Syllables are often divided around vowels between consonants.
Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are divided after the first vowel in a sequence.
Closed Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in a consonant are generally closed.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The Latinate origin influences pronunciation and syllable structure.
- The 'g' in 'gi' is pronounced as /dʒ/ due to the following 'i'.
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