suprarationalism
Syllables
su-pra-ra-tion-al-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːprəˌræʃənəˈlɪzəm/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
supra- + rational + -ism
The word 'suprarationalism' is divided into six syllables: su-pra-ra-tion-al-ism. It consists of the prefix 'supra-', the root 'rational', and the suffix '-ism'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.
Definitions
- 1
The belief or practice of valuing reason above all other considerations; a system of thought that prioritizes rationality to an extreme degree.
“His commitment to suprarationalism led him to dismiss any argument based on feeling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-al-'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pra — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ra — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. tion — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. al — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ism — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonants are grouped into onsets whenever possible to create phonologically natural syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels, unless a consonant cluster follows.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split to avoid creating overly complex syllables, but related sounds are kept together.
- The 'su-' prefix is relatively uncommon but consistently pronounced.
- The 'ration' sequence could theoretically be divided differently, but the chosen division is more common and phonologically natural.
- Regional variations in vowel quality do not affect syllable division.
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