antimətiəriəlistically
Syllables
an-ti-mə-ti-ə-ri-ə-lis-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌæn.tɪ.məˈtɪə.rɪ.ə.lɪ.stɪ.kli/
Stress
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Morphemes
anti- + material + -istic-ally
The word 'antimaterialistically' is divided into eleven syllables, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('tic'). It's a complex adverb formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner opposed to materialism; not concerned with material possessions or values.
“He lived antimaterialistically, dedicating his life to art and contemplation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tic'), typical for words with this morphological structure.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. mə — Open syllable, schwa sound.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. ə — Open syllable, schwa sound.. ri — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. ə — Open syllable, schwa sound.. lis — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. cal — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Avoid Consonant Cluster Splits
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Schwa Syllables
Unstressed vowels (schwa) often form their own syllables.
- The potential alternative syllabification of '-tically' as '-ti-cal-ly' was considered but rejected in favor of '-tic-ally' for phonological plausibility.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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