antigravitational
Syllables
an-ti-gra-vi-ta-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənəl/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
anti- + grav- + -itational
The word 'antigravitational' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-gra-vi-ta-tion-al. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'anti-', the root 'grav-', and the suffix '-itational'. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Opposing or counteracting the force of gravity.
“The antigravitational device allowed the spacecraft to ascend effortlessly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ta-'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable. ti — Closed syllable. gra — Open syllable. vi — Closed syllable. ta — Open syllable, diphthong. tion — Closed syllable. al — Closed syllable
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant-vowel boundary, maximizing onsets.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Separating syllables at consonant-vowel boundaries when maximizing onsets is not possible.
- The prefix 'anti-' is often treated as a single syllable.
- The suffix '-itational' is complex and requires recognizing embedded morphemes.
- Diphthongs are kept together within a syllable.
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