representational
Syllables
re-pre-sen-ta-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənəl/
Stress
100101
Morphemes
re- + present + -ation-al
The word 'representational' is divided into six syllables: re-pre-sen-ta-tion-al. It features a Latin-derived prefix 're-', root 'present', and suffixes '-ation' and '-al'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and prefix/suffix rules, with typical vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or having the function of representing.
“The artist's work is highly representational.”
“The model provides a representational overview of the data.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ta'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('re').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable. pre — Open syllable. sen — Open syllable. ta — Open syllable. tion — Open syllable. al — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by a consonant.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken up to create syllables, but not always.
- The 't' in '-tion' is often silent in pronunciation but remains in the orthography.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (schwa).
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