reincarnationists
Syllables
re-in-car-na-tion-ists
Pronunciation
/ˌriːɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃənɪsts/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
re- + carn- + -ists
The word 'reincarnationists' is divided into six syllables: re-in-car-na-tion-ists. It features a Latin-derived root and multiple suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and suffix rules.
Definitions
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People who believe in reincarnation, the rebirth of a soul in a new body.
“The reincarnationists gathered to discuss their shared beliefs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). The stress pattern is ˌriːɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃənɪsts.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel sound.. in — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. car — Open syllable, vowel sound.. na — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ists — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Consonant Cluster Rule
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Suffix Rule
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