prorevolutionary
Syllables
pro-re-vo-lu-tion-ar-y
Pronunciation
/ˌprəʊˌrevəˈljuːʃənəri/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0 1
Morphemes
pro- + revolution + -ary
The word 'prorevolutionary' is divided into seven syllables: pro-re-vo-lu-tion-ar-y. It consists of the prefix 'pro-', the root 'revolution', and the suffix '-ary'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Supporting or advocating revolution; relating to or characteristic of a revolution.
“The prorevolutionary students organized a protest.”
“His prorevolutionary views were widely known.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/ˈljuːʃənəri/). Secondary stress on the first syllable (/prəʊ/).
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, diphthongized vowel.. re — Open syllable, simple vowel.. vo — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. lu — Open syllable, long vowel.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ar — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. y — Open syllable, vowel sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by consonant(s)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, even if followed by consonants.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially when followed by a vowel.
- The pronunciation of 'pro-' with a diphthong /əʊ/.
- The potential for silent 't' in 'revolution' affecting pronunciation but not orthographic syllable division.
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