antiintellectual
Syllables
an-ti-in-tel-lec-tu-al
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəl/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
anti- + intel- + -lect-
The word 'anti-intellectual' is a seven-syllable adjective (an-ti-in-tel-lec-tu-al) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's built from Greek and Latin morphemes and follows standard English syllabification rules, though regional variations in pronunciation exist.
Definitions
- 1
Opposed to intellectual pursuits; characterized by a distrust or hostility toward intellect and intelligence.
“The politician appealed to the anti-intellectual sentiment of the voters.”
- 1
A person who is opposed to intellectual pursuits.
“He was labeled an anti-intellectual by his colleagues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lek'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable. ti — Closed syllable. in — Closed syllable. tel — Closed syllable. lec — Closed syllable. tu — Open syllable. al — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and the vowel-containing rime.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Separating syllables at vowel boundaries.
Vowel-Coda Division
Separating syllables based on vowel followed by a consonant coda.
- The prefix 'anti-' can lead to reduced vowel sounds.
- The 'ti' sequence can be pronounced as /tʃ/ in some dialects.
- The word's length and complexity require careful attention to syllable boundaries.
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