antiparliamentarist
Syllables
an-ti-par-lia-ment-a-rist
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌpɑːrliəˈmentərɪst/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
anti- + parliament + -arist
The word 'antiparliamentarist' is a noun with seven syllables divided as an-ti-par-lia-ment-a-rist. It is composed of the prefix 'anti-', the root 'parliament', and the suffix '-arist'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ment'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-C and CVC rules.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is opposed to the system of parliamentary government.
“The antiparliamentarist group staged a protest outside the legislature.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ment'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable. ti — Closed syllable. par — Open syllable. lia — Open syllable. ment — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. a — Open syllable. rist — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Vowel-C Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
CVC Rule
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant sequences are typically divided after the vowel.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to avoid mis-syllabification.
- Vowel sequences are relatively straightforward in English pronunciation.
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