deanthropomorphic
Syllables
de-an-thro-po-mor-phic
Pronunciation
/diˌænθrəpoʊˈmɔrfɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + anthropo- + -ic
The word 'deanthropomorphic' is divided into six syllables: de-an-thro-po-mor-phic. It is an adjective formed from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Removing or depriving of human form or characteristics; representing as not human.
“The artist's depiction of the deity was deliberately deanthropomorphic, avoiding any human-like features.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('phic').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. an — Open syllable, unstressed.. thro — Closed syllable, unstressed.. po — Open syllable, unstressed.. mor — Closed syllable, unstressed.. phic — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress-Timing
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable division.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to varying interpretations.
- The vowel hiatus between 'po' and 'mor' is a potential point of variation, but the morphemic boundaries support the chosen division.
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