ultraevangelical
Syllables
ul-tra-e-van-ge-li-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌʌl.trəˌi.væn.dʒɪˈlɪ.kəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
ultra- + evangel + -ical
The word 'ultraevangelical' is syllabified as ul-tra-e-van-ge-li-cal, with primary stress on the 'ge' syllable. It's morphologically complex, comprising the prefix 'ultra-', root 'evangel', and suffix '-ical'. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime structure and stress assignment rules for GB English.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely or excessively evangelical; characterized by fervent and uncompromising adherence to evangelical beliefs.
“The politician's ultraevangelical views were widely publicized.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ge').
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. e — Open syllable, vowel sound.. van — Open syllable.. ge — Closed syllable, stressed.. li — Open syllable.. cal — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with optional onsets and codas.
Consonant Cluster Simplification
Consonant clusters are analyzed for potential simplification (minimal in this case).
Stress Assignment
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to morpheme boundaries.
- The prefix 'ultra-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
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