antiaristocratical
Syllables
anti-ar-is-to-cra-ti-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌærɪstəˈkrætɪkəl/
Stress
0100011
Morphemes
anti- + aristocrat + -ical
The word 'antiaristocratical' is a seven-syllable adjective divided as anti-ar-is-to-cra-ti-cal, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Greek and Latin roots and denotes opposition to aristocratic principles. Syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of aristocrats; resembling or befitting an aristocracy.
“The antiaristocratical sentiments of the revolutionaries were strong.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ti-' in 'cal'). The first syllable ('anti') also receives secondary stress, indicated by '1'.
Syllables
anti — Open syllable, stressed.. ar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. is — Closed syllable, unstressed.. to — Open syllable, unstressed.. cra — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Onset-Rime Division
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Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided between the vowel and the consonant.
Consonant-Vowel Division
When a consonant is followed by a vowel, the syllable is divided between the consonant and the vowel.
- The schwa sound (/ə/) in unstressed syllables is common and doesn't affect syllabification.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of the rules.
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