reenlightenment
The word 're-enlightenment' is divided into five syllables: re-en-light-en-ment. It consists of the prefix 're-', infix 'en-', root 'light', and suffix '-ment'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('light'). The syllable division follows vowel-based rules and recognizes the morphological boundaries of prefixes and suffixes.
Definitions
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The act of being enlightened again; a renewed or revived state of understanding or spiritual awareness.
“His travels led to a re-enlightenment of his philosophical beliefs.”
“The community experienced a re-enlightenment regarding environmental issues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('light'). The stress pattern is typical for words with prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, prefix.. en — Closed syllable, infix.. light — Open syllable, root.. en — Closed syllable, infix.. ment — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The infix 'en-' is somewhat unusual in modern English.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic phenomenon but doesn't affect the orthographic syllable division.
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