antipatriotically
Syllables
an-ti-pa-tri-o-tic-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌæn.tiˌpæ.triˈɑː.tɪ.kli/
Stress
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Morphemes
anti- + patri- + -ot-
Antipatriotically is an adverb formed from multiple morphemes. It is divided into eight syllables: an-ti-pa-tri-o-tic-al-ly, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner opposing patriotism or national loyalty.
“He acted antipatriotically by criticizing his country's policies abroad.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('o' in 'o-tic').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel sound. ti — Closed syllable, vowel sound. pa — Open syllable, vowel sound. tri — Closed syllable, vowel sound. o — Open syllable, diphthong, stressed. tic — Closed syllable, vowel sound. al — Closed syllable, schwa sound. ly — Closed syllable, vowel sound
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster
Syllables are divided around consonant clusters.
Vowel-Vowel (VV)
Syllables are divided between vowels.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes require careful attention to syllable boundaries.
- The 't' between 'a' and 'i' in 'patriotically' is crucial for correct syllabification.
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