demonstrationist
Syllables
dem-on-stra-tion-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənɪst/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
de- + monstrate + -tion
The word 'demonstrationist' is divided into five syllables: dem-on-stra-tion-ist. Stress falls on the third syllable. The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A person who participates in or advocates demonstrations, especially political demonstrations.
“The demonstrationist held a sign calling for peace.”
“She was arrested along with other demonstrationists during the protest.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/streɪ/). The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
dem — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC).. on — Open syllable, vowel-only.. stra — Closed syllable, consonant cluster-vowel-consonant (CCVC).. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster-vowel-consonant (CCVC).. ist — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant cluster (VC).
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are built around a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained unless breaking them would create an illegal syllable structure.
Open Syllable Preference
Open syllables (ending in a vowel sound) are preferred when possible.
- The word's length and complex morphology.
- The presence of multiple suffixes is typical for English.
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