ultraabolitionism
Syllables
ul-tra-a-bol-i-tion-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌʌl.trə.əˈbɑː.lɪ.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/
Stress
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Morphemes
ultra- + abolition + -ism
The word 'ultra-abolitionism' is divided into seven syllables: ul-tra-a-bol-i-tion-ism. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('bol'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'ultra-', the root 'abolition', and the suffix '-ism'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Extreme or radical abolitionism; the belief in the immediate and complete abolition of slavery or other oppressive systems.
“His views were considered ultra-abolitionism by many moderates.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('bol'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple morphemes, with stress often falling on the root or a related element.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, onset /ʌ/, rime /l/. tra — Closed syllable, onset /tr/, rime /ə/. a — Open syllable, onset /ə/, no rime. bol — Closed syllable, onset /b/, rime /ɑːl/, primary stress. i — Open syllable, onset /ɪ/, no rime. tion — Closed syllable, onset /ʃ/, rime /ən/. ism — Closed syllable, onset /ɪz/, rime /əm/
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants). Open syllables end in a vowel sound, while closed syllables end in a consonant sound.
- The prefix 'ultra-' is treated as a separate syllable due to its distinct morphemic status.
- The '-tion' suffix follows standard syllabification patterns.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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