fundamentalistic
Syllables
fun-da-men-tal-is-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌfʌndəmenˈtælɪstɪk/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
fund- + -mental- + -istic
The word 'fundamentalistic' is divided into six syllables: fun-da-men-tal-is-tic. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tal'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and Greek-derived suffix. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by or adhering to fundamental principles; rigidly adhering to basic beliefs.
“The group held fundamentalistic views on social issues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tal'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and structure, receding from the end.
Syllables
fun — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. da — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. men — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and consonant.. tal — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant, primary stress.. is — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered open.
Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is considered closed.
- The '-tal' syllable could be analyzed with a complex onset, but /tæl/ is more common.
- Regional variations in vowel reduction may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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