antirationalistic
Syllables
an-ti-ra-tion-al-is-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌænti.ɹæʃ.ən.əˈlɪstɪk/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
anti- + rational + -istic
The word 'antirationalistic' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-ra-tion-al-is-tic. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'anti-', the root 'rational', and the suffix '-istic'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Opposed to or rejecting reason or rationality.
“His antirationalistic beliefs led him to reject scientific evidence.”
“The movement was characterized by its antirationalistic fervor.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). This is typical for words with multiple suffixes, where stress tends to fall on the root or the syllable immediately preceding the final suffix.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ra — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. tion — Closed, stressed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. al — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. is — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoids leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Divides syllables after vowels when followed by consonants.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., /ə/ instead of /æ/ in 'ration').
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
- The pronunciation of 'ti' as /ʃ/ influences the syllable structure.
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