extrapatriarchal
Syllables
ex-tra-pa-tri-arch-al
Pronunciation
/ˌekstrəˌpætriˈɑːrkəl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
extra- + patriarch + -al
The word 'extrapatriarchal' is divided into six syllables: ex-tra-pa-tri-arch-al. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tri'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'extra-', root 'patriarch', and suffix '-al'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Beyond or outside the system of patriarchy; opposing or exceeding patriarchal norms.
“The author explored extrapatriarchal themes in her novel.”
“The society aimed to create an extrapatriarchal structure.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tri'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. pa — Open syllable.. tri — Stressed, open syllable.. arch — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. al — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Sound Principle
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. This is applied in 'ex', 'tra', 'pa', 'tri', and 'al'.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if they form a pronounceable unit, as seen in 'str' in 'extra' and 'arch'.
- The stress pattern is influenced by the length and morphemic structure of the word.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might occur, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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