aristodemocratical
Syllables
a-ris-to-de-mo-cra-ti-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌærɪstoʊdɪməˈkrætɪkəl/
Stress
00000100
Morphemes
aristo- + demo-crat- + -ical
The word 'aristodemocratical' is divided into eight syllables: a-ris-to-de-mo-cra-ti-cal. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the 'cra' syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of a government by the best or most qualified citizens.
“The society was criticized for its aristodemocratical tendencies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('cra').
Syllables
a — Open, unstressed syllable.. ris — Closed, unstressed syllable.. to — Open, unstressed syllable.. de — Open, unstressed syllable.. mo — Open, unstressed syllable.. cra — Open, stressed syllable.. ti — Closed, unstressed syllable.. cal — Closed, unstressed syllable.
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