antiprestidigitation
Syllables
an-ti-pre-sti-di-gi-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌprɛstɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
anti- + prestidigitation + -tion
The word 'antiprestidigitation' is divided into eight syllables: an-ti-pre-sti-di-gi-ta-tion. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun formed from a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin suffix, denoting opposition to magic tricks. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing vowel-coda and consonant-coda structures.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ta' in 'gi-ta-tion').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. pre — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.. sti — Closed syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.. di — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. gi — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ta — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Coda Rule
Consonants can close syllables.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables have an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
- The length and complex morphology of the word require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables where possible.
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