antilaissezfaire
Syllables
anti-lai-ssez-faire
Pronunciation
/ˌænti leɪˈzeɪ feər/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
anti- + laissez-faire
The word 'anti-laissez-faire' is divided into four syllables: anti-lai-ssez-faire. It consists of the prefix 'anti-', the root 'laissez-faire' (of French origin), and no suffix. The primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'ssez'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules, with consideration for the compound nature of the root.
Definitions
- 1
Opposing the principle of laissez-faire; advocating intervention in economic or social affairs.
“The government adopted an anti-laissez-faire approach to the crisis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'ssez'.
Syllables
anti — Open syllable, unstressed.. lai — Open syllable, unstressed.. ssez — Closed syllable, stressed.. faire — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
Syllables are divided before the consonant cluster if it's pronounceable.
Compound Word Division
Compound words are treated as single units for syllabification, respecting their internal structure.
- The French origin of 'laissez-faire' influences its pronunciation and stress.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of syllable division rules.
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