antirevolutionist
Syllables
an-ti-re-vo-lu-tion-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌrevəˈluːʃənɪst/
Stress
0100111
Morphemes
anti- + revolution + -ist
The word 'antirevolutionist' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-re-vo-lu-tion-ist. It consists of the prefix 'anti-', the root 'revolution', and the suffix '-ist'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A person who opposes revolution.
“The government labeled the protestors as antirevolutionists.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/ˈluːʃənɪst/), following the rule of stressing the second-to-last syllable in words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. re — Open syllable, vowel reduction.. vo — Open syllable, vowel reduction.. lu — Closed syllable, long vowel.. tion — Closed syllable, /ʃn/ cluster.. ist — Closed syllable.
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant-vowel boundary, maximizing the onset (initial consonant cluster).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after a vowel, especially when followed by a consonant.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless part of a consonant cluster.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- /ʃn/ consonant cluster is a standard feature of English phonology.
- Stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
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