traditionalistic
Syllables
tra-di-tion-al-is-tic
Pronunciation
/trəˌdɪʃəˈnælɪstɪk/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
trad- + ition + -istic
The word 'traditionalistic' is divided into six syllables: tra-di-tion-al-is-tic. It's morphologically complex, built from a Latin-derived prefix, root, and two suffixes. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rhyme structure and vowel-consonant division.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by or adhering to tradition; excessively or rigidly traditional.
“His traditionalistic views on education were outdated.”
“The small town was known for its traditionalistic values.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('-nal-'). The stress pattern is tertiary.
Syllables
tra — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. di — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. tion — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and nasal consonant.. al — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. is — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. tic — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rhyme (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
- The palatalization of /t/ to /ʃ/ in the 'tion' syllable is a common phonetic phenomenon but doesn't affect the syllabification.
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