classifications
Syllables
clas-si-fi-ca-tions
Pronunciation
/klasifikasjɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
class- + class- + -ifications
The word 'classifications' is divided into five syllables: clas-si-fi-ca-tions. Stress falls on the final syllable. The syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary breaks within consonant clusters. The word is a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning the act of categorizing.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of classifying; the result of classifying.
Classifications
“Les classifications scientifiques sont en constante évolution.”
“Il a fait des classifications précises de tous les documents.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-tions' in standard French pronunciation, though less prominent than in English.
Syllables
clas — Open syllable, initial syllable.. si — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. fi — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. ca — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. tions — Closed syllable, final syllable with nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Sequence
Syllables generally form around vowel sounds, creating breaks after consonants followed by vowels.
Final Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters at the end of a word typically form a single syllable, especially when followed by a silent letter.
- The final 's' is silent in standard French pronunciation but influences nasalization.
- Consonant clusters are generally maintained unless pronunciation is difficult.
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