rehabilitationist
Syllables
re-ha-bi-li-ta-tion-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌriːhæbɪlɪˈteɪʃənɪst/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
re- + habilit + -ation/-ist
The word 'rehabilitationist' is divided into seven syllables: re-ha-bi-li-ta-tion-ist. It features a Latin-derived root and suffixes, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division, alongside treating suffixes as individual units.
Definitions
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A person who helps people with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities to regain their skills and abilities.
“The rehabilitationist worked with the patient to improve their range of motion.”
“She is a dedicated rehabilitationist at the local hospital.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('teɪ'), consistent with English stress patterns for words ending in '-ion'.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel sound. ha — Open syllable, vowel sound. bi — Closed syllable, vowel sound. li — Closed syllable, vowel sound. ta — Open syllable, diphthong. tion — Closed syllable, vowel sound. ist — Closed syllable, vowel sound
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are often divided before a vowel sound following a consonant sound.
Suffix Rule
Common suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables.
Vowel Cluster Rule
Division is made to separate vowel sounds within a cluster.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.
- Vowel clusters require careful consideration for accurate division.
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