antiintellectual
Syllables
an-ti-in-tel-lec-tu-al
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌɪntelˈektʃuəl/
Stress
0101011
Morphemes
anti- + intel + -lectual
The word 'anti-intellectual' is syllabified as an-ti-in-tel-lec-tu-al, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, comprising the prefix 'anti-', the root 'intel', and the suffix '-lectual'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-coda and consonant-cluster principles.
Definitions
- 1
Opposed to or lacking intellectual interests; characterized by a hostility to or distrust of intellect.
“He displayed an anti-intellectual attitude towards higher education.”
“The politician appealed to the anti-intellectual sentiment of the voters.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lek'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a stop consonant.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. tel — Open syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.. lec — Open syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.. tu — Closed syllable, vowel followed by affricate.. al — Open syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels or sonorants (liquids, nasals, glides).
Consonant-Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they violate sonority sequencing principles.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The prefix 'anti-' is often treated as a separate prosodic unit.
- The word's length and complexity require careful consideration of syllable weight and sonority.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'anti-' in some dialects.
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