neoexpressionism
Syllables
ne-o-ex-pres-sion-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌniːoʊɛkˈsprɛʃənɪzəm/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
neo- + expression + -ism
Neoexpressionism is a noun of Greek and Latin origin, meaning a new form of expressionism. It is syllabified as ne-o-ex-pres-sion-ism, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. The word's structure involves a prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllabification follows standard English rules regarding vowel-initial syllables, consonant clusters, and diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
A style of painting, sculpture, or other visual arts that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a reaction against conceptual art.
“The artist's work is a prime example of neoexpressionism.”
“Neoexpressionism marked a return to emotional intensity in painting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fourth syllable ('sion'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('neo').
Syllables
ne — Open syllable, vowel-initial. o — Open syllable, diphthong. ex — Closed syllable, consonant-final. pres — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster. sion — Closed syllable, consonant-final. ism — Closed syllable, consonant-final
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Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally form a single syllable.
- Potential for blending 'ex' and 'pres' in rapid speech.
- The 'neo-' prefix could be considered a single unit by some speakers, but separation is more consistent with syllabification principles.
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