postrevolutionary
Syllables
post-rev-o-lu-tion-ar-y
Pronunciation
/ˌpoʊstˌrevəˈluːʃənəri/
Stress
0100011
Morphemes
post- + revolution + -ary
The word 'postrevolutionary' is divided into seven syllables: post-rev-o-lu-tion-ar-y. It consists of the prefix 'post-', the root 'revolution', and the suffix '-ary'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lu'). Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant rules, with 'tion' consistently forming its own syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or occurring after a revolution.
“The postrevolutionary government faced many challenges.”
“Postrevolutionary art often reflected the social upheaval.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lu'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('post').
Syllables
post — Open syllable, unstressed.. rev — Closed syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. lu — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ar — Open syllable, unstressed.. y — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Applied to syllables like 'rev' and 'tion' where a vowel is surrounded by two consonants.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Applied to syllables like 'post', 'lu', 'ar', and 'y' where a vowel is followed by a consonant.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are generally closed.
- The 'tion' sequence consistently forms a syllable on its own.
- The prefix 'post-' is always a separate syllable.
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