antiauthoritarianism
Syllables
an-ti-au-thor-i-tar-i-an-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌɔːθərɪˈteəriənɪzəm/
Stress
000011001
Morphemes
anti- + authoritarian + -ism
The word 'antiauthoritarianism' is divided into nine syllables based on maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It comprises the prefix 'anti-', the root 'authoritarian', and the suffix '-ism'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tar'). The word functions as a noun denoting opposition to authoritarianism.
Definitions
- 1
Opposition to authoritarianism; the belief in individual liberty and freedom from oppressive government or control.
“Her political views were rooted in antiauthoritarianism.”
“The student movement embraced antiauthoritarianism as a core principle.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tar'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ti — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. au — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. thor — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, vowel preceded and followed by consonants.. tar — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, vowel preceded and followed by consonants.. an — Open syllable, vowel preceded and followed by consonants.. ism — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Avoid Stranded Consonants
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Divide between vowel and consonant sounds when no consonant clusters are present.
- The sequence '-i-an' required consideration of the morphological structure to ensure correct division.
- Potential for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
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