antirevolutionary
Syllables
an-ti-re-vo-lu-tion-ar-y
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌrevəˈluːʃənəri/
Stress
01001101
Morphemes
anti- + revolution + -ary
The word 'antirevolutionary' is divided into eight syllables: an-ti-re-vo-lu-tion-ar-y. It consists of the prefix 'anti-', the root 'revolution', and the suffix '-ary'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization, vowel-consonant division, and respect for morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Opposed to or intending to prevent revolution.
“The government took an antirevolutionary stance.”
“Antirevolutionary forces attempted to overthrow the new regime.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('luː' in 'revolution').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. vo — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. lu — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by schwa. Common syllable boundary marker.. ar — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. y — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Syllabic 'r' forms a syllable with the preceding 'ar'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with maximal onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Complex consonant clusters are often split, but maintaining the integrity of affixes.
Affix Boundaries
Syllable division respects morphemic boundaries (prefix, root, suffix).
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of all syllable division rules.
- The 'tion' sequence is a strong syllable boundary marker.
- The syllabic 'r' in the final syllable.
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