pseudointellectuals
Syllables
pseud-o-in-tel-lec-tu-als
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːdoʊˌɪntəlˈɛktʃuəlz/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
pseudo- + intellect + -ual
The word 'pseudointellectuals' is divided into seven syllables: pseud-o-in-tel-lec-tu-als, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It comprises the prefix 'pseudo-', the root 'intellect', and the suffixes '-ual' and '-s'. Syllabification follows standard US English vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
People who pretend to be more intelligent or cultured than they are.
“The article criticized the pseudointellectuals who dominated the debate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lec').
Syllables
pseud- — Open syllable, diphthong.. o- — Open syllable, diphthong.. in- — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. tel- — Open syllable.. lec- — Closed syllable.. tu- — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. als — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel-C Rule
A vowel typically forms a syllable, followed by consonants until another vowel.
Vowel-CVC Rule
Vowel followed by consonant-vowel-consonant often forms a syllable.
Consonant-C Rule
Consonants often cluster within a syllable.
- Initial 'ps-' cluster is common and doesn't disrupt syllabification.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'pseudo' in unstressed contexts.
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