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equal opportunity

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6 syllables
17 characters
English (US)
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6syllables

equal opportunity

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

e-qual op-por-tu-ni-ty

Pronunciation

[ˌiː.kwəl ˌɑː.pərˈtjuː.nɪ.ti]

Stress

00101

Morphemes

op- + port- + -unity

The phrase *equal opportunity* consists of two words divided into five syllables: e-qual op-por-tu-ni-ty, with primary stress on the third and last syllables. It represents a core principle of fairness.

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1

    The principle of fairness and impartiality

    “Equal opportunity is a fundamental right.”

    syn:fairnessequity
    ant:discriminationinequality

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the third syllable (op-) and the last syllable (ty).

Syllables

2
e-qual[i.kwɑl]
op-por-tu-ni-ty[ɑ.pɔr.tu.nɪ.ti]

e-qual — Open syllable followed by a closed syllable.. op-por-tu-ni-ty — Series of open and closed syllables.

Word Parts

pre

op-

From Latin *ops* meaning wealth, abundance

root

port-

From Latin *portare* meaning to carry

suf

-unity

Denotes state or quality of being

Similar Words

e­qualop­por­tu­ni­tycom­mu­ni­ty

Vowel Team Syllable

Syllables containing vowel teams (e.g., 'ea', 'ai') are divided accordingly.

Open Syllable

Syllables ending in a vowel are typically open syllables.

Closed Syllable

Syllables ending in a consonant are typically closed syllables.

  • Compound word consisting of an adjective and a noun.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 8/10/2025

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