antiutilitarianism
Syllables
an-ti-u-til-i-tar-i-an-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/
Stress
000001000
Morphemes
anti- + utilitarian + -ism
The word 'antiutilitarianism' is divided into nine syllables: an-ti-u-til-i-tar-i-an-ism. It consists of the prefix 'anti-', the root 'utilitarian', and the suffix '-ism'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tar-'). Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Opposition to utilitarianism, the ethical doctrine that actions are right if they promote happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people.
“His political views were rooted in antiutilitarianism.”
ant:utilitarianism
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tar-'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure in British English.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. u — Open syllable, unstressed.. til — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. tar — Open syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. an — Open syllable, unstressed.. ism — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllable divisions are made to create syllables with consonant sounds at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Vowels followed by consonants typically form the core of a syllable.
- The sequence 'til-i-' could potentially be analyzed as 'tili-', but this is less natural in British English pronunciation.
- Schwa reduction is possible in unstressed syllables, but not always realized in careful speech.
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