constitutionalism
Syllables
con-sti-tu-tion-al-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlɪzəm/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
con- + stit- + -tu-tion-al-ism
Constitutionalism is a six-syllable word (con-sti-tu-tion-al-ism) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's derived from Latin roots and suffixes, indicating a system of belief in constitutional government. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Adherence to or belief in the principles of constitutional government.
“The country's commitment to constitutionalism was unwavering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/tjuː/)
Syllables
con — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. sti — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. tu — Open syllable, onset consonant, glide.. tion — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster, stressed.. al — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ism — Open syllable, onset consonant.
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Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
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Consonant clusters are typically maintained within the onset or coda of a syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to mis-syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries.
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