revolutionariness
Syllables
re-vo-lu-tion-ar-i-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌrevəluːʃəˈnerɪnəs/
Stress
0101101
Morphemes
re- + volut- + -ionaryness
The word 'revolutionariness' is divided into seven syllables: re-vo-lu-tion-ar-i-ness. It exhibits a complex morphological structure with a Latin-derived root and multiple suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being revolutionary; the degree to which something is radically new or different.
“The revolutionariness of the new technology was undeniable.”
“Her revolutionariness inspired a generation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ner'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('re').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel-final.. vo — Open syllable, vowel-final.. lu — Open syllable, vowel-final.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant-final. Potential for 't' elision.. ar — Open syllable, vowel-final.. i — Open syllable, vowel-final.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
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Vowel-Final Syllables
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. This rule is applied to 're', 'vo', 'lu', 'ar', and 'i'.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they create an unpronounceable sequence. This applies to 'tion'.
- Potential for 't' elision in the 'tion' syllable, particularly in rapid speech.
- Vowel quality variations in 'lu' depending on regional accent.
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