antiintellectualist
Syllables
an-ti-in-tel-lec-tu-al-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌɪntəˌlɛktʃuˈælɪst/
Stress
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Morphemes
anti- + intellect + -ualist
The word 'anti-intellectualist' is a complex noun divided into eight syllables (an-ti-in-tel-lec-tu-al-ist) with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('lec'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and sonority sequencing, considering its prefix, root, and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A person who opposes intellectualism or the pursuit of knowledge.
“The politician was accused of appealing to anti-intellectualist sentiments.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lec'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ti — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tel — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. lec — Closed syllable, primary stress.. tu — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. al — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. ist — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are organized based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds closer to the vowel.
Stress Assignment Rules
English generally stresses the first syllable, but morphological structure and lexical rules can override this.
- The word's length and complexity can lead to variations in pronunciation and syllabification.
- The sequence '-lectual' is a common pattern with relatively consistent syllabification.
- The prefix 'anti-' does not significantly alter the syllabification of the root.
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