rerectification
Syllables
re-rec-ti-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/riːˈrɛktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
re- + rect- + -ification
“Re-rectification” is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It’s formed from the prefix “re-”, the root “rect-”, and the suffix “-ification”. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing vowel-initial syllables and consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
The act of correcting something or making it right.
“The rectification of the errors in the report was crucial.”
“The company announced a plan for the rectification of past injustices.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/keɪ/). Secondary stress on the first syllable (/riː/).
Syllables
re- — Open syllable, vowel sound.. rec- — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ti- — Open syllable, vowel sound.. fi- — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ca- — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables typically begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally form a single syllable.
- The prefix 're-' is always a separate syllable.
- The root 'rect' is relatively stable in its syllabification.
- The suffix '-ification' is a common and well-defined unit.
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