antiparlamentary
Syllables
an-ti-par-la-men-ta-ry
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌpɑːr.ləˈment.ri/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
anti- + parliament + -ary
The word 'antiparliamentary' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-par-la-men-ta-ry. It consists of the prefix 'anti-', the root 'parliament', and the suffix '-ary'. Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('men'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant rules, with the 'parl' cluster treated as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
Opposed to or against the principles of parliamentary government.
“The group held antiparliamentary views.”
“An antiparliamentary stance.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('men'). The first two syllables ('an' and 'ti') and the last syllable ('ry') are unstressed. The syllable 'par' and 'ta' are secondary stressed.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. par — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. la — Open syllable, initial vowel.. men — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ta — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ry — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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Vowel-C-V Rule
A syllable typically ends with a vowel sound. This rule is applied when a vowel is followed by a consonant and another vowel.
Consonant-V Rule
A syllable typically ends with a consonant sound. This rule is applied when a vowel is followed by a consonant.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes create a complex structure.
- The stress pattern is less predictable than in shorter, simpler words.
- The 'parl' cluster is treated as a single unit, despite the potential for division.
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