antiisolationist
Syllables
an-ti-i-so-la-tion-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌaɪsəˈleɪʃənɪst/
Stress
0100111
Morphemes
anti- + isolate + -ion
The word 'anti-isolationist' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-i-so-la-tion-ist. It features a Greek prefix 'anti-', a Latin root 'isolate', and Latin suffixes '-ion' and '-ist'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, with special consideration given to the prefix and diphthong.
Definitions
- 1
Opposed to the policy of national isolation.
“He was a staunch anti-isolationist, advocating for global cooperation.”
- 1
A person who opposes national isolation.
“The anti-isolationist movement gained momentum after the war.”
syn:internationalistant:isolationist
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('leɪ'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, weak vowel. ti — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable, diphthong. so — Open syllable. la — Open syllable. tion — Closed syllable. ist — Closed syllable
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken up to form syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable typically ends at the consonant.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The prefix 'anti-' is often treated as a separate syllable.
- The diphthong /aɪ/ in 'i-so' necessitates a separate syllable.
- The 't' in 'tion' is often silent but influences syllable structure.
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