consubstantialism
Syllables
con-sub-stan-tial-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒn.səb.stæn.ʃəˈlɪz.əm/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
con- + substantia + -alism
The word 'consubstantialism' is divided into five syllables: con-sub-stan-tial-ism. It's a noun of Latin and Greek origin, meaning a belief in shared substance. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows rules of maximizing onsets and vowel-after-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The belief that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all of the same divine substance.
“The doctrine of consubstantialism is central to Nicene Christianity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tial'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('con').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, stressed.. sub — Open syllable, unstressed.. stan — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tial — Open syllable, unstressed.. ism — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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