antiintellectualism
Syllables
an-ti-in-tel-lec-tu-al-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌɪntelˌɛkˈtuːəlɪzəm/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
anti- + intellect + -ualism
The word 'anti-intellectualism' is divided into eight syllables: an-ti-in-tel-lec-tu-al-ism. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lec'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'anti-', the root 'intellect', and the suffix '-ualism'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Opposition to or distrust of intellect; the rejection of intellectual pursuits or values.
“The rise of anti-intellectualism is concerning.”
“His anti-intellectualism prevented him from appreciating complex arguments.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lec'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ti — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. in — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. tel — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. lec — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. tu — Open syllable, vowel-final.. al — Open syllable, vowel-final.. ism — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables typically end with a vowel sound followed by one or more consonants.
CVC Rule
Syllables can consist of a consonant-vowel-consonant sequence.
Vowel-C Rule
Syllables can end with a vowel followed by a consonant.
- The prefix 'anti-' often functions as a single prosodic unit.
- Vowel clusters within the root require careful syllabification.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'anti-' in some dialects.
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