rationalisticism
The word 'rationalisticism' is divided into six syllables: ra-tion-al-is-tic-ism. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's a complex noun formed from Latin and Greek roots and suffixes, denoting a philosophical doctrine emphasizing reason. Syllabification follows standard vowel-following consonant rules.
Definitions
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The doctrine that reason is the ultimate source of knowledge.
“His philosophical stance was one of staunch rationalisticism.”
“The Enlightenment was characterized by a rise in rationalisticism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈlɪstɪ/). Secondary stress on the first syllable (/ˈræ/).
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, initial consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, diphthong, primary stress potential.. al — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. is — Closed syllable, short vowel.. tic — Closed syllable, short vowel.. ism — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.
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Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally divided after a vowel, unless it's part of a diphthong.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
- Length of the word, accumulation of suffixes, vowel reduction in unstressed syllables, potential for weak aspiration of 't' in 'istic'.
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