antidemōcratically
Syllables
an-ti-de-mō-cra-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌæn.tɪ.de.məˈkræt.ɪ.kli/
Stress
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Morphemes
anti- + democrat + -ically
The word 'antidemocratically' is divided into eight syllables based on vowel sounds, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('cra-'). It's morphologically complex, built from Greek and Latin roots and affixes, and functions as an adverb. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-centric division.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner opposing the principles of democracy; in a way that is undemocratic.
“The regime acted antidemocratically by suppressing dissent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cra-'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mō — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cra — Open syllable, primary stress.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. cal — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds. Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are easily separable by a vowel.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open; those ending in a consonant sound are closed.
- The 'democrat' portion could potentially be divided as 'dem-o-crat', but the common pronunciation favors 'de-mō-crat'.
- Regional accents may affect vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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