postexpressionism
Syllables
post-ex-pres-sion-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌpɒstɪkˈsprɛʃənɪzəm/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
post- + expression + -ism
The word 'postexpressionism' is a four-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('sion'). It's formed from the prefix 'post-', the root 'expression', and the suffix '-ism'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
- 1
A style or movement in the arts that followed and reacted against Expressionism.
“The gallery showcased a collection of works from the postexpressionism period.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sion'). The stress pattern follows the typical pattern for words ending in '-ism'.
Syllables
post — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ex — Closed syllable.. pres — Closed syllable, complex onset.. sion — Weak syllable, schwa vowel.. ism — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
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- The 'spr' consonant cluster requires careful articulation.
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