antipatriotically
Syllables
an-ti-pa-tri-ot-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌpætriˈɒtɪkli/
Stress
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Morphemes
anti- + patri- + -ally
The word 'antipatriotically' is divided into eight syllables: an-ti-pa-tri-ot-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tric'). It's an adverb formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, following standard English syllable division rules prioritizing vowel-final syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner opposing patriotism or national loyalty.
“He acted antipatriotically by criticizing the national anthem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tric'). Stress is influenced by the -ically suffix but also by the morphological complexity of the word.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel-final.. ti — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. pa — Open syllable, vowel-final.. tri — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ot — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. i — Open syllable, vowel-final, potential schwa reduction.. cal — Open syllable, vowel-final.. ly — Open syllable, vowel-final.
Word Parts
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are preferred at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes require careful application of syllable division rules.
- Potential schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ənti/ instead of /ænti/).
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