sensationalistic
Syllables
sen-sa-tion-al-is-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛn.səˈʃɒn.əlɪs.tɪk/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
sens- + sation- + -istic
The word 'sensationalistic' is a six-syllable adjective with stress on the third syllable. It's formed from Latin roots and follows standard English syllabification rules, accounting for consonant clusters and schwa vowels.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by or causing great public excitement or interest; excessively dramatic or exaggerated.
“The newspaper was criticized for its sensationalistic reporting.”
“The politician's sensationalistic claims were widely disputed.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion'). The first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
sen — Open syllable, short vowel.. sa — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. tion — Closed syllable, diphthong, nasal consonant, stressed.. al — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. is — Closed syllable, short vowel.. tic — Closed syllable, short vowel.
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Consonant Cluster Treatment
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- The presence of schwa vowels in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
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