attitudinarianism
Syllables
at-ti-tu-di-nar-i-an-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌætɪtjuːdɪˈnɛəriənɪzəm/
Stress
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Morphemes
at- + attitude + -inarianism
The word 'attitudinarianism' is divided into eight syllables: at-ti-tu-di-nar-i-an-ism. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('nar'). It's a noun derived from Latin and Greek roots, denoting a rigid adherence to attitudes. Syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The doctrine or practice of holding extreme or uncompromising attitudes.
“His attitudinarianism made constructive dialogue impossible.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('nar').
Syllables
at — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. tu — Open syllable.. di — Closed syllable.. nar — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. i — Open syllable.. an — Open syllable.. ism — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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