reinvestigations
Syllables
re-in-ves-ti-ga-tions
Pronunciation
/ˌriːɪn.vɛstɪˈɡeɪʃənz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
re + investigate + s
The word 'reinvestigations' is divided into six syllables: re-in-ves-ti-ga-tions. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'investigate', and the suffixes '-s' and '-tion'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries. Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a key phonetic feature.
Definitions
- 1
The act of investigating again; further or renewed investigations.
“The reinvestigations revealed new evidence.”
“Following the initial findings, the police ordered reinvestigations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ga-'). The first, second, third, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. in — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ves — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ti — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ga — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tions — Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending in 's'.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided before and after consonants between vowels.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially at the end.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Pronunciation of the 're-' prefix as a weak syllable.
- Potential slight reduction of the 'v' sound before 'e'.
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