sanctification
Syllables
san-c-ti-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/sɑ̃k.ti.fi.ka.sjɔ̃/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
sancti- + fic- + -ation
The word 'sanctification' is divided into six syllables: san-c-ti-fi-ca-tion. It originates from Latin roots and features the nominalizing suffix '-ation'. Stress falls on the final syllable, with potential secondary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and avoids stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The act of making holy; consecration; the state of being made holy.
sanctification
“La sanctification de l'église était un événement important.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable (/sjɔ̃/). A secondary stress may be present on the antepenultimate syllable (/ka/).
Syllables
san — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. c — Closed syllable, containing a single consonant.. ti — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. fi — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. ca — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are broken up to avoid creating syllables without vowels.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the beginning of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
- The 'ct' cluster is handled by separating the 'c' as a syllable on its own, following a vowel.
- French stress is generally on the final syllable, but longer words may exhibit secondary stress.
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