postresurrection
Syllables
post-re-sur-rec-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌpɒstˌrɛzəˈrɛkʃən/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
post- + resurrection
The word 'postresurrection' is a compound noun with five syllables (post-re-sur-rec-tion). Primary stress falls on 'sur'. It's derived from Latin roots and follows standard English syllable division rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Occurring or relating to the time after resurrection.
“The postresurrection appearances of Jesus are central to Christian belief.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('sur'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
post — Open syllable, ending in a vowel sound.. re — Open syllable, vowel sound.. sur — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. rec — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels unless blocked by consonants.
Consonant-Coda Rule
Syllables can end in consonants.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration and vowel reduction.
- The 't' in 'resurrection' is often silent in pronunciation.
- The schwa /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
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