antiatheistically
Syllables
an-ti-a-the-is-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌeɪθɪˈɪstɪkli/
Stress
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Morphemes
anti- + the- + -a-is-ti-cal-ly
The word 'antiatheistically' is divided into eight syllables: an-ti-a-the-is-ti-cal-ly. It's an adverb formed from Greek and Latin morphemes, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('is'). Syllable division follows standard VC and CV rules, with vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner opposing or denying the existence of God; in a way that is contrary to theism.
“He behaved antiatheistically, questioning all religious dogma.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('is'). The stress pattern is relatively weak on the initial syllables, increasing towards the middle and then diminishing again.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. a — Open, unstressed syllable, vowel reduction.. the — Open, unstressed syllable, vowel reduction.. is — Closed, stressed syllable, primary stress.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
anti-
Greek origin, meaning 'against' or 'opposed to', negation.
the-
Greek origin, from *theos* meaning 'god', relates to belief in God.
-a-is-ti-cal-ly
Combination of Greek and Latin suffixes forming an adverb. -a- connecting vowel, -is- adjective formation, -ti- adverbial formation, -cal- adjective formation, -ly- adverbial formation.
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Division
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Stress Placement
Primary stress typically falls on a syllable containing a tense vowel or a diphthong, and is influenced by morphological structure.
- The multiple prefixes and suffixes create a complex morphological structure.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of US English pronunciation.
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