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multiculturalism

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
16 characters
English (US)
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6syllables

multiculturalism

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

mul-ti-cul-tu-ral-ism

Pronunciation

[ˌmʌl.tɪˈkʌl.tʃə.rə.lɪ.zəm]

Stress

00100

Morphemes

multi- + cult + -uralism

The word 'multiculturalism' is a noun referring to the presence of multiple cultures within a society. It is divided into three syllables: mul-ti-cul-tu-ral-ism, with stress on the third syllable (cul-). Syllabification follows standard English rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Relating to or constituting multiple cultural or ethnic groups within a society.

    “The school promoted multiculturalism through its curriculum.”

    syn:diversitypluralismcosmopolitanism
    ant:monoculturehomogeneity

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the third syllable (cul-).

Syllables

3
mul-ti-[mʌl.ti]
cul-tu-[kʌl.tu]
ral-ism[ɾə.lɪzəm]

mul-ti- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. cul-tu- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. ral-ism — VC and CVC syllables. No exceptions.

Word Parts

pre

multi-

Latin prefix meaning "many"

root

cult

Latin root meaning "to cultivate, to care for"

suf

-uralism

Suffix indicating a system of beliefs or practices

Similar Words

cul­tu­ralplu­ra­lismna­tion­al­ism

Open Syllable

Syllables ending in a vowel are divided after the vowel.

VC Syllable

Syllables consisting of a vowel and a consonant are divided between the vowel and the consonant.

CVC Syllable

Syllables consisting of a consonant, a vowel, and a consonant are divided after the vowel.

  • The word is a compound word formed from multiple morphemes.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 8/10/2025

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