deanthropomorphism
Syllables
de-an-thro-po-mor-phism
Pronunciation
/diːænθrɒpoʊˈmɔːrfɪzəm/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
de- + morph- + -ism
Deanthropomorphism is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('mor'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing before vowels and maximizing onsets. It's a complex word of Greek and Latin origin, meaning the rejection of attributing human qualities to non-human entities.
Definitions
- 1
The rejection of the attribution of human characteristics or qualities to non-human entities.
“His philosophical stance involved a deliberate deanthropomorphism of religious figures.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mor'), following the general rule of penultimate stress in longer words and influenced by the '-ism' suffix.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. an — Open syllable, unstressed.. thro — Closed syllable, unstressed.. po — Open syllable, unstressed.. mor — Open syllable, stressed.. phism — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided before vowels.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are typically included in the onset of a syllable.
Coda Formation
Consonant clusters can also form the coda (end) of a syllable.
- The 'thr' consonant cluster is relatively uncommon but acceptable.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some regional accents.
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