antiintellectuality
Syllables
anti-in-tel-lec-tu-al-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiɪnˌtɛləkˈtjuːæləti/
Stress
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Morphemes
anti- + intellect + uality
The word 'anti-intellectuality' is divided into eight syllables: anti-in-tel-lec-tu-al-i-ty. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'anti-', the root 'intellect', and the suffix '-uality'. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle and vowel nucleus rule.
Definitions
- 1
Opposition to or disdain for intellectual pursuits or people.
“The rise of populism was fueled by a growing anti-intellectuality.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tu' in 'intellectuality').
Syllables
anti- — Open syllable, initial syllable.. in- — Closed syllable.. tel- — Closed syllable.. lec- — Closed syllable.. tu- — Closed syllable with a diphthong.. al- — Open syllable.. i- — Open syllable, short vowel.. ty — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel sound and any following consonants).
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (nucleus).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset or coda of a syllable.
- The prefix 'anti-' can sometimes be pronounced with a slightly reduced vowel sound.
- The '-uality' suffix is relatively long and complex, potentially leading to variations in pronunciation and stress.
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