antiauthoritarianism
Syllables
an-ti-au-thor-i-tar-i-an-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌɔːθərɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/
Stress
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Morphemes
anti- + author + -itarianism
The word 'antiauthoritarianism' is divided into nine syllables: an-ti-au-thor-i-tar-i-an-ism. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tar'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'anti-', the root 'author', and the suffixes '-itarian' and '-ism'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Opposition to authoritarianism; the principles or practices of a political movement that rejects all forms of undue constraint on individual liberty.
“The student's activism was rooted in a deep commitment to antiauthoritarianism.”
“The political party advocated for antiauthoritarianism and social justice.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable (tar) due to the influence of the root and the typical stress pattern of -ism suffixes.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel sound. ti — Closed syllable, consonant ending. au — Open syllable, diphthong. thor — Closed syllable, consonant ending. i — Open syllable, vowel sound. tar — Closed syllable, consonant ending. i — Open syllable, vowel sound. an — Open syllable, vowel sound. ism — Closed syllable, consonant ending
Word Parts
Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes contribute to complexity.
- The /θ/ sound can have slight regional variations.
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