mephistophelistic
Syllables
me-phis-to-phe-lis-tic
Pronunciation
/mɛfɪˈstɒfɪlɪstɪk/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
mephisto- + Mephistopheles + -istic
Mephistophelistic is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters. It's derived from Mephistopheles and the -istic suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Resembling or characteristic of Mephistopheles; devilish, wicked, or cynical.
“His mephistophelistic grin sent shivers down her spine.”
“The politician's mephistophelistic policies were designed to exploit the vulnerable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈstɒfɪ/). The stress pattern is typical for words with the -istic suffix.
Syllables
me — Open syllable, initial syllable.. phis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. to — Open syllable.. phe — Open syllable.. lis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tic — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Initial Syllables
Initial syllables can be open or closed depending on the following sounds.
- The word's unusual origin and relatively low frequency.
- The /stf/ cluster is a potential point of variation in pronunciation, but it doesn't significantly alter the syllabification.
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