postimpressionist
Syllables
post-im-pres-sion-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌpɒstɪmˈprɛʃənɪst/
Stress
10110
Morphemes
post- + impression + -ist
The word 'postimpressionist' is divided into five syllables: post-im-pres-sion-ist. It comprises the prefix 'post-', the root 'impression', and the suffix '-ist'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sion'). Syllabification follows onset-rime and vowel-consonant division rules, respecting morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of a style of art that developed in the late 19th century as a reaction against impressionism.
“a postimpressionist painting”
- 1
A follower or practitioner of postimpressionism.
“He was a dedicated postimpressionist.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('sion'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('post').
Syllables
post — Open syllable, initial syllable.. im — Closed syllable.. pres — Open syllable.. sion — Open syllable, part of the 'impression' morpheme.. ist — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided before the consonant.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable division respects morpheme boundaries where possible.
- The length and complexity of the root morpheme 'impression' influence the syllabification.
- The 'sion' sequence is treated as a single unit within the 'impression' morpheme.
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