antiintellectuals
Syllables
an-ti-in-tel-lec-tu-als
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌɪntelˌɛkˈtuːəlz/
Stress
0001010
Morphemes
anti- + intellect + -ual
The word 'anti-intellectuals' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-in-tel-lec-tu-als. The primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('tu'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'anti-', the root 'intellect', and the suffixes '-ual' and '-s'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
People who are hostile to or distrustful of intellect, intellectuals, or intellectual pursuits.
“The politician appealed to the anti-intellectuals in his base.”
“There's a growing trend of anti-intellectualism in society.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('tu'). The stress pattern is indicative of a complex word with a prefix and multiple suffixes.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable. ti — Closed syllable. in — Closed syllable. tel — Closed syllable. lec — Closed syllable. tu — Open syllable, stressed. als — Closed syllable
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
When consonant clusters occur, they are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, meaning syllables are adjusted in duration to accommodate stressed syllables.
- The prefix 'anti-' is often treated as a single unit but is still divided into a syllable.
- The complex consonant clusters require careful consideration for accurate syllabification.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'anti-' to /ə/ in some dialects.
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