onehundredpercentism
Syllables
one-hun-dred-per-cent-ism
Pronunciation
/wʌn ˈhʌndrəd pɜːˈsɛntɪzəm/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
one + hundred + percentism
The word 'one-hundred-percentism' is divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. Stress falls on 'cent'. It's a noun denoting absolute conviction, formed from prefixes, roots, and a Greek suffix. Syllable division aligns with similar '-ism' words.
Definitions
- 1
The belief that something is 100% true, correct, or effective; absolute conviction.
“His one-hundred-percentism made it difficult to have a rational discussion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cent').
Syllables
one — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. hun — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dred — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. per — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. cent — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ism — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Every vowel sound generally constitutes a syllable.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
Avoid Consonant Cluster Split
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'hundred' by some speakers.
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