fundamentalistic
Syllables
fun-da-men-tal-is-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌfʌndəˈmentəlɪstɪk/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
fund- + -ment- + -ic-
The word 'fundamentalistic' is divided into six syllables: fun-da-men-tal-is-tic. It is an adjective derived from Latin and Greek roots, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard open/closed syllable rules, considering consonant clusters and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by or adhering to fundamental principles; rigidly adhering to basic beliefs.
“a fundamentalistic interpretation of the scriptures”
“fundamentalistic views on social issues”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tal'). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
fun — Open syllable, initial syllable.. da — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. men — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. tal — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. is — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered open (e.g., 'fun', 'da', 'tal').
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is considered closed (e.g., 'men', 'is', 'tic').
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
- The syllabification of '-ment-' can be debated, but the clear vowel sound justifies the separation.
- Regional variations in vowel reduction may occur, but do not alter the core syllable division.
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