antianthropocentric
Syllables
an-ti-an-thro-po-cen-tric
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌænθrəpoʊˈsɛntrɪk/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
anti- + anthropo- + -ic
The word 'antianthropocentric' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-an-thro-po-cen-tric. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tric'). It's an adjective formed from Greek roots meaning 'against human-centered'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not focused on or relating to humans; opposing the view that human beings are the most important entity in the universe.
“The philosopher argued for an antianthropocentric worldview, emphasizing the importance of all living things.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tric'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. an — Open syllable, unstressed.. thro — Closed syllable, unstressed.. po — Open syllable, unstressed.. cen — Open syllable, unstressed.. tric — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by consonant
Syllables are divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant (e.g., an-ti).
Consonant cluster followed by vowel
Syllables are divided before a vowel following a consonant cluster (e.g., thro-po).
- Potential simplification of '-thro-' in casual speech.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is typical of English pronunciation.
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