pseudosacrilegious
Syllables
pseu-do-sa-cri-le-gious
Pronunciation
/ˌsjuːdoʊsækrɪˈlɪdʒəs/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
pseudo- + sacrilege + -ious
The word 'pseudosacrilegious' is divided into six syllables: pseu-do-sa-cri-le-gious. It comprises the prefix 'pseudo-', the root 'sacrilege', and the suffix '-ious'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules, respecting morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by or resembling sacrilege; impious; irreverent.
“His pseudoscacrilegious remarks offended many in the congregation.”
“The artist's work was seen as pseudoscacrilegious by some critics.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('le' in 'sacri-le-gious').
Syllables
pseu — Open syllable, diphthong.. do — Open syllable, diphthong.. sa — Open syllable, short vowel.. cri — Closed syllable, short vowel.. le — Closed syllable, short vowel.. gious — Closed syllable, schwa.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster separates vowels, the division often occurs between consonants.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable division respects morphemic boundaries.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the precise phonetic realization of vowels, but not the core syllabification.
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