postimpressionistic
Syllables
post-im-pres-sion-is-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌpəʊst ɪmˈprɛʃənɪstɪk/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
post- + impression + -istic
The word 'post-impressionistic' is divided into six syllables: post-im-pres-sion-is-tic. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin prefix, a French/Latin root, and a Greek/Latin suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of the artistic style of post-impressionism, which developed as a reaction against impressionism and emphasized subjective vision and symbolic meaning.
“The artist's post-impressionistic landscapes were renowned for their vibrant colors.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sion'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-istic'.
Syllables
post — Open syllable, diphthong vowel.. im — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. pres — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. sion — Closed syllable, palato-alveolar fricative.. is — Closed syllable.. tic — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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