transcendentalism
Syllables
trans-cen-den-tal-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌtrænsənˈdɛntəlɪzəm/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
trans + scend + ental
The word 'transcendentalism' is divided into five syllables: trans-cen-den-tal-ism. It features a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) open syllable rules, accommodating common consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A philosophical movement that developed in the 1830s in the Eastern United States, asserting the inherent goodness of people and nature.
“Transcendentalism influenced American literature and thought.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tal'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('trans').
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. cen — Open syllable.. den — Open syllable.. tal — Open syllable.. ism — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Vowels followed by consonants generally form open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters (e.g., 'tr', 'nd') do not necessarily prevent syllable division.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in the second syllable is a common reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Consonant clusters are common and do not pose significant syllabification challenges.
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