conversationalism
Syllables
con-ver-sa-tion-al-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒnvərˈseɪʃənəlɪzəm/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
con- + vers- + -ation-al-ism
The word 'conversationalism' is divided into six syllables: con-ver-sa-tion-al-ism. It is derived from Latin and Greek roots and suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and vowel-centricity.
Definitions
- 1
The use or practice of engaging in conversation; a style of speaking or behaving that is characteristic of conversation.
“Her conversationalism made her a popular guest at parties.”
“The politician's conversationalism was a calculated attempt to win over voters.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/seɪ/ in 'tion'). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
con — Closed syllable, onset-rime division.. ver — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sa — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster, weak syllable.. al — Closed syllable, syllable-final schwa.. ism — Closed syllable, suffix, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Centric
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they can be naturally separated by a vowel.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.
- The schwa sound in the 'al' syllable is a common reduction in unstressed syllables.
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