postresurrection
Syllables
post-re-sur-rec-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌpoʊst rɪˈsʌrɪkʃən/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
post- + resurrection
The word 'postresurrection' is divided into five syllables: post-re-sur-rec-tion. It consists of the prefix 'post-', the root 'resurrection', and no suffix. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sur'). Syllable division follows the Vowel-Coda and Consonant-Coda rules, with consideration for the word's length and complex morphology.
Definitions
- 1
Occurring or existing after resurrection.
“The postresurrection appearances of Jesus are central to Christian belief.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sur'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed, and the fifth syllable is also unstressed.
Syllables
post — Open syllable, ending in a vowel sound.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. sur — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. rec — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.
Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. If a vowel is followed by a consonant, a syllable break occurs before the consonant.
Consonant-Coda Rule
Syllables can end in consonants, particularly in complex words.
- The word's length and the complex root 'resurrection' influence syllable division.
- The prefix 'post-' is easily separated.
- The 'tion' ending is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
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