anthropomorphotheist
Syllables
an-thro-po-mor-pho-the-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌænθrɒpəˈmɔːrfəθiːɪst/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
anthropo- + theo- + -ist
The word 'anthropomorphotheist' is divided into seven syllables: an-thro-po-mor-pho-the-ist. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('the'). It's a noun formed from Greek roots denoting a belief in gods with human characteristics. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting consonant clusters.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('the').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable.. thro — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. po — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. mor — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. pho — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. the — Open syllable, primary stress.. ist — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant.
Vowel followed by consonant cluster
Syllables are divided before the consonant cluster when it follows a vowel.
- The consonant cluster '-rph-' is relatively uncommon but acceptable.
- The length and complexity of the word due to its Greek-derived morphemes.
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