antisupernaturalist
Syllables
an-ti-su-per-na-tu-ral-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌsuːpərˌnæʧərəlɪst/
Stress
01001001
Morphemes
anti- + supernatural + -ist
The word 'antisupernaturalist' is divided into eight syllables: an-ti-su-per-na-tu-ral-ist. It consists of the prefix 'anti-', the root 'supernatural', and the suffix '-ist'. Primary stress falls on the syllable '-na-'. Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A person who opposes or disbelieves in the supernatural.
“The author was a staunch *antisupernaturalist*, dismissing all tales of ghosts and demons.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable '-na-'. Secondary stress is present on '-su-'. The stress pattern is tertiary.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. su — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. na — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tu — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ral — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ist — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels unless blocked by consonants.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to begin a syllable.
- The length and complexity of the word necessitate careful application of syllable division rules.
- Consistent application of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants is crucial.
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