antilaissezfaire
Syllables
an-ti-lai-ssez-faire
Pronunciation
/ˌænti leɪˈzeɪ feər/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
anti- + laissez-faire
The word 'anti-laissez-faire' is divided into five syllables: an-ti-lai-ssez-faire. It consists of the prefix 'anti-', the root 'laissez-faire', and is stressed on the third syllable ('ssez'). Its syllabification follows standard English rules, but is influenced by its French origin.
Definitions
- 1
Opposing the principle of laissez-faire; advocating governmental intervention in economic affairs.
“The politician adopted an anti-laissez-faire stance on economic policy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ssez').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. lai — Open syllable.. ssez — Closed syllable, primary stress.. faire — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
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Open Syllable Rule
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Closed Syllable Rule
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Compound Word Rule
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- The French origin of 'laissez-faire' influences its pronunciation and syllabification.
- The vowel sounds are not typical of English.
- The stress pattern is somewhat unusual.
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