temperamentalist
Syllables
tem-per-a-men-tal-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌtemprəˈmentəlɪst/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
temp- + temper- + -mentalist
The word 'temperamentalist' is divided into six syllables: tem-per-a-men-tal-ist. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('men'). It's morphologically complex, built from Latin and Greek roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is easily affected by their emotions; someone with a volatile or unpredictable temperament.
“He was a notorious temperamentalist, prone to outbursts of anger.”
“The artist was a true temperamentalist, demanding perfection in every detail.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('men'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
tem — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. men — Closed syllable, primary stress.. tal — Open syllable.. ist — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Division
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Pattern
Syllables are often formed around a consonant-vowel pairing.
Consonant Cluster Division
When consonant clusters occur, division often happens before the first consonant.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of multiple suffixes necessitates a clear understanding of morphemic boundaries.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.