transubstantiationalist
Syllables
trans-ub-stan-ti-a-tion-al-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌtrænzˌsʌbstænʃiˈeɪʃənəlɪst/
Stress
01001010
Morphemes
trans + substantia + tion-al-ist
The word 'transubstantiationalist' is divided into eight syllables: trans-ub-stan-ti-a-tion-al-ist. Primary stress falls on 'ti-a-tion'. It's a noun of Latin origin, denoting a believer in transubstantiation. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant division and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A person who believes in or advocates the doctrine of transubstantiation.
“The transubstantiationalist defended the traditional Catholic view of the Eucharist.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti-a-tion'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('trans').
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ub — Closed syllable.. stan — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ti — Closed syllable.. a — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable.. al — Closed syllable, syllable-final /l/.. ist — Closed syllable.
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