instrumentalists
Syllables
in-stru-men-tal-ists
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnstrəmənˈtælɪsts/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
in- + strume- + -tal
The word 'instrumentalists' is divided into five syllables: in-stru-men-tal-ists. It features a Latin-derived root and suffixes, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime structure and vowel presence.
Definitions
- 1
People who play musical instruments.
“The instrumentalists tuned their instruments before the concert.”
“The orchestra was comprised of highly skilled instrumentalists.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tal').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. stru — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. men — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. tal — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ists — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset and rime structure, maintaining consonant clusters where permissible.
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- The consonant cluster 'str' is a common and permissible onset in English.
- The suffix '-ists' consistently receives a distinct syllable.
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