representation
Syllables
re-pre-sen-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌriːˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
re- + present + -ation
The word 're-representation' is divided into five syllables: re-pre-sen-ta-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sen'). It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'present', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, separating prefixes and suffixes and splitting consonant clusters where necessary.
Definitions
- 1
The act of representing; the state of being represented; a symbol, picture, or description that represents something else.
“The artist's representation of the landscape was stunning.”
“This map is a good representation of the region.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sen'). This is typical for words ending in '-ation'.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. pre — Open syllable, unstressed.. sen — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Prefix Separation
Prefixes generally form their own syllables (e.g., 're-').
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often split to create syllables (e.g., 'pre-sen-').
Suffix Separation
Suffixes generally form their own syllables (e.g., '-tion').
- The interfix 're-' between the prefix and root doesn't significantly affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel quality, but not syllable division.
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