diskalifikasjɔ̃
Syllables
dis-ka-li-fi-ka-sjɔ̃
Pronunciation
/dis.ka.li.fi.ka.sjɔ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
dis- + qualif- + -ication
The word 'disqualification' is divided into six syllables: dis-ka-li-fi-ka-sjɔ̃. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix 'dis-', root 'qualif-', and suffix '-ication'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and consonant assignment rule, typical of French phonology.
Definitions
- 1
The act of being declared ineligible or unfit.
Disqualification
“Sa disqualification a été une surprise pour tous.”
“La disqualification de l'athlète a provoqué un scandale.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable (/sjɔ̃/). A secondary stress may be present on the penultimate syllable (/ka/), but is less pronounced.
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ka — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. li — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. fi — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ka — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. sjɔ̃ — Closed syllable, nasal vowel nucleus.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Assignment Rule
Consonants between vowels are generally assigned to the following syllable.
- The consonant cluster /sj/ is common and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Nasal vowels form valid syllable nuclei.
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