antisacerdotalist
Syllables
an-ti-sa-cer-do-tal-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌæn.tiˌsɛr.dəˈdoʊ.təl.ɪst/
Stress
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Morphemes
anti- + sacerdot- + -al
The word 'antisacerdotalist' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-sa-cer-do-tal-ist. It's a noun with Latin and Greek roots, meaning 'opponent of the priesthood'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and allowing consonant codas.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is opposed to the priesthood or sacerdotalism.
“The antisacerdotalist movement gained momentum during the revolution.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tal'). This follows the general English rule of stressing the second-to-last syllable in words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ti — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. sa — Open syllable.. cer — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. do — Open syllable, diphthong.. tal — Closed syllable.. ist — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Initial Rule
Syllables begin with vowels.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Consonant Codas Rule
Syllables can end in consonants.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are generally kept within a single syllable.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes can lead to slight variations in pronunciation, particularly in vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., /sər/ becoming /sə/)
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