antiestablishment
Syllables
an-ti-es-tab-lish-ment
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
anti- + establish + -ment
The word 'antiestablishment' is divided into six syllables: an-ti-es-tab-lish-ment. It consists of the prefix 'anti-', the root 'establish', and the suffix '-ment'. The primary stress falls on the syllable 'lish'. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
Opposed to the established social or political order.
“The antiestablishment movement gained momentum during the protests.”
- 1
A person or group opposing the established social or political order.
“He was seen as a leader of the antiestablishment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable from the end ('lish').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, weak vowel.. ti — Closed syllable.. es — Closed syllable.. tab — Closed syllable.. lish — Closed syllable, stressed.. ment — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables prefer to begin with consonants whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered 'closed'.
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered 'open'.
- The prefix 'anti-' can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel.
- The 'establish' root is a common word with a well-established syllabification.
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