antipatheticalness
Syllables
an-ti-pa-the-ti-cal-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌpəˈθetɪkəlˌnɛs/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
anti- + path + -ness
The word 'antipatheticalness' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-pa-the-ti-cal-ness. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'anti-', the root 'path', and the suffixes '-ical' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('the'). Syllable division follows standard VC and CVC rules, along with suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being opposed to something; the quality of arousing aversion or dislike.
“His strong antipatheticalness towards the new policy was evident in his speech.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('the'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ti — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. pa — Open syllable, unstressed.. the — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, final syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are divided before and after a vowel sandwiched between two consonants.
Suffix Division
Common suffixes like '-ness' and '-ical' generally form their own syllables.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes create a complex syllabic structure.
- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
- Potential minor regional variations in vowel quality or stress intensity.
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