anthropomorphisms
Syllables
an-thro-po-mor-phisms
Pronunciation
/ˌænθrəpoʊˈmɔːrfɪzəmz/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
anthropo- + morph- + -isms
The word 'anthropomorphisms' is divided into five syllables: an-thro-po-mor-phisms. It's a noun formed from Greek roots, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('mor'). Syllabification follows vowel-CVC and morpheme boundary rules.
Definitions
- 1
The attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities.
“The children's book was full of anthropomorphisms, with talking animals and smiling trees.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mor'). The first, second, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable.. thro — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. po — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. mor — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. phisms — Closed syllable, final syllable, plural marker.
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Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables are generally divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to morpheme boundaries and stress placement.
- The presence of schwa sounds (/ə/) in unstressed syllables.
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