conversationalist
Syllables
con-ver-sa-tion-al-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒnvərˈseɪʃənəlɪst/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
con- + vers- + -ation
The word 'conversationalist' is divided into six syllables: con-ver-sa-tion-al-ist. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). It's a noun formed from Latin roots and suffixes, denoting a person skilled in conversation.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is good at conversation; someone who enjoys and is skilled in engaging in dialogue.
“He was a natural conversationalist, able to charm anyone with his wit.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion').
Syllables
con — Closed syllable, onset with consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. sa — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed, with consonant cluster onset.. al — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ist — Closed syllable, onset with consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonants) and the rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Coda Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with any following consonants forming the coda.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset or coda of a syllable.
- The '-tion' sequence can sometimes be ambiguous, but is clearly part of the 'tion' syllable here.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of suffix boundaries.
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